1930
Stephen Franks is born in Biltmore, North Carolina to Thomas Hendricks and Margaret Franks.
1952
After completing undergraduate studies at Duke University, Mr. Franks receives a Bachelor of Arts.
1955
Continuing his studies at the University of North Carolina, Mr. Franks adds a Bachelor of Laws to his qualifications.
1955
Continuing his studies at the University of North Carolina, Mr. Franks adds a Bachelor of Laws to his qualifications.
1956
Mr. Franks serves as a commander judge advocate general in the U.S. Navy.
1962
Mary Elizabeth Volbeda and Stephen Franks are married in La Jolla, California, and they have three children, Bruce, Andrea, and Craig.
1964
Mr. Franks is admitted to practice in the state of California.
1964
In the City Attorney Office of San Bernardino, California, Mr. Franks serves as a deputy city attorney.
1966
Mr. Franks is admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of the United States.
1966
Mr. Franks serves as counsel to the mayor in the Mayor’s Office of San Bernardino.
1966
Mr. Franks serves as a federal aid coordinator in the City of San Bernardino.
1969
Mr. Franks serves as a lobbyist for San Bernardino County at the state legislature in Sacramento, California.
1981
Moving on from government work, Mr. Franks goes into to private practice in Hendersonville, North Carolina.
1988
Mr. Franks becomes a judge in the District Court of North Carolina.
2002
After 47 years of practicing law, Mr. Franks retires from district court judgeship and begins semi-retired practice of law.