Ideman, James M. Born 1931 in Rockford, IL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Central District of California Nominated by Ronald Reagan on May 24, 1984, to a seat vacated by Lawrence T. Lydick. Confirmed by the Senate on June 15, 1984, and received commission on June 15, 1984. Assumed senior status on April 2, 1998. Service terminated on September 11, 1998, due to retirement. Education: The Citadel, B.A., 1953 University of Southern California Law School, J.D., 1963 Professional Career: U.S. Army lieutenant, 1953-1956 Deputy district attorney, Los Angeles County, California, 1964-1979 Judge, Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, 1979-1984