Pat Nolan

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

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 USC and later became California state chairman of that organization.

In 1978, Nolan was elected to the California State Assembly, serving the 41st district. In 1984, he was elected Minority Leader of that body. After the 1992 redistricting, his seat became the 43rd district.

After entering a guilty plea on bribery charges in the early 1990's, Nolan resigned his seat and spent two 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.

Pat Nolan's family includes his wife Gail and three children, Courtney (18), Katie (17), and Jamie (13).

Preceded by
Bob Naylor
California State Assembly Republican Leader
November 8, 1984November 10, 1988
Succeeded by
Ross Johnson