Background
Peterson, William Allen was born on October 1, 1934 in Marshall, Missouri, United States. Son of R.O. and Marjorie E. (Mallot) Peterson.
Peterson, William Allen was born on October 1, 1934 in Marshall, Missouri, United States. Son of R.O. and Marjorie E. (Mallot) Peterson.
Bachelor of Science, Drury College, Springfield, Missouri, 1958; Juris Doctor, Washington University, 1963.
Associate, Riddle, O'Herin & Newberry, Malden, Missouri, 1963-1965;
assistant attorney general, State of Missouri, Jefferson City, 1965-1970;
legislator, Missouri House Representatives, Jefferson City, 1970-1974;
private practice, Marshall, since 1974. Attorney City of Marshall, 1976-1978, City of Slater, Missouri, 1988-1989. Judge municipal division State Circuit Court, Marshall, 1979-1980, Slater, 1990-1994.
Prosecuting attorney County of Saline, Marshall, 1979-1980, 84-88.
With United States Navy, 1954-1956. Member American Bar Association, Missouri Bar Association, Association Trial Lawyers American, Missouri Association Trial Attorneys, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Married Mary Kay Moore, July 26, 1958. Children: Laura, Clayton, Mary M., Sarah.