Pat Nolan

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Patrick J. Nolan (born 1950) is an American lawyer, politician, and activist.

Pat Nolan began his career as a conservative activist. He received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Southern California. He joined Young Americans for Freedom at U.S.C. and later became California state chairman of that organization.

Nolan was elected to the California State Assembly, serving the 41st district. After the 1992 redistricting, his seat became the 43rd district. Sometime in the early or mid-1980's he was elected Minority Leader of that body.

After conviction on bribery charges, Nolan spent five years in prison. After his release, he began working with Chuck Colson's Prison Fellowship Ministries. He is now President of the Justice Fellowship subdivision of the Prison Fellowship Ministries.

His family includes his wife Gail and three children, Courtney (18), Katie (17), and James (13).