ASU remembers
William Burke Mooney
Professor of Law
July 29, 2011
William Burke Mooney,92, passed away on July 29, 2011. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, a sister and his first wife Elnore. He leaves behind his wife of 35 years, Margery, her son and daughter, as well as his son, three daughters, nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and five great-step-grandchildren. Bill had a long and successful career as a practicing attorney, a professor of law and as a businessman. After receiving his PH.D. and J.D. Degree from the University of Notre Dame in 1942, he went on to serve several years as a Special Agent of the F.B.I. from 1942-1948. He then continued his professional career by serving as staff counsel of the U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee. He practiced law for many years in Iowa which led to a career as a Professor of Law at the University of Iowa, the University of Wyoming and ASU. During these years he lectured widely on Constitutional Law changes as it pertained to the Juvenile Court. Bill authored and published two books, "Children in the Arizona Legal System" (1989) and "Adult Probation in Arizona" (1990). In more recent years he has been associated with several highly successful small business corporations in Iowa, Arizona and Nevada.