Kocoras, Charles Petros Born 1938 in Chicago, IL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois Nominated by Jimmy Carter on June 2, 1980, to a seat vacated by Alfred Y. Kirkland. Confirmed by the Senate on September 29, 1980, and received commission on September 30, 1980. Served as chief judge, 2002-2006. Assumed senior status on June 30, 2006. Education: DePaul University, B.S., 1961 DePaul University College of Law, J.D., 1969 Professional Career: Illinois Army National Guard, 1961-1967 Private practice, Chicago, Illinois, 1969-1971, 1979-1980 First assistant U.S. attorney, Northern District of Illinois, 1971-1977 Adjunct professor, John Marshall Law School, 1975- Chairman, Illinois Commerce Commission, 1977-1979