He was admitted to the bar in 1935 and commenced the practice of law in 1936 in Champaign, Illinois. He was the state's attorney of Champaign County, Illinois from 1940 to 1942.
In 1935, he received his law license and began practicing law in 1936 in Champaign, Illinois. From 1940 to 1942, he held the position of state's attorney for Champaign County, Illinois.