History of the Federal Judiciary


  Biographical Directory of Federal Judges
McMillen, Thomas Roberts
Born June 8, 1916, in Decatur, IL
Died September 16, 2002, in Evanston, IL

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on March 29, 1971, to a seat vacated by William J. Campbell. Confirmed by the Senate on April 21, 1971, and received commission on April 23, 1971. Assumed senior status on December 31, 1984. Service terminated on September 8, 1985, due to retirement.

Education:
Princeton University, A.B., 1938
Harvard Law School, LL.B., 1941

Professional Career:
U.S. Army, 1941-1945
Private practice, Chicago, Illinois, 1946-1966, 1985-2002
Judge, Illinois Circuit Court, Cook County, 1966-1971

 

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