Background
Dempsey, Thomas Lawrence was born on July 31, 1935 in Tacoma. Son of James and Helen (Hobi) Dempsey.
Dempsey, Thomas Lawrence was born on July 31, 1935 in Tacoma. Son of James and Helen (Hobi) Dempsey.
Bachelor, Gonzaga University, 1958. Bachelor of Laws, Gonzaga University, 1963.
Law clerk Washington Supreme Court, 1963—1964, private practice, 1964, assistant attorney general, 1966—1967. Assistant city attorney Tacoma, from 1968. Instructor Seattle University.
Served to lieutenant colonel Judge Advocate General Corps United States Army, 1958.
Chairman 26th District Democratic Club, 1974. Member of American Bar Association, Washington Bar Association, Optimist Club.
Children: John F., Thomas J., Annette M.