Mihm, Michael Martin Born 1943 in Amboy, IL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois Nominated by Ronald Reagan on July 27, 1982, to a seat vacated by Robert D. Morgan. Confirmed by the Senate on August 5, 1982, and received commission on August 6, 1982. Served as chief judge, 1991-1998. Assumed senior status on October 1, 2009. Education: Loras College, B.A., 1964 Saint Louis University School of Law, J.D., 1967 Professional Career: Assistant prosecutor, St. Louis County, Missouri, 1967-1968 Assistant state's attorney, Peoria County, Illinois, 1968-1969 Assistant corporation counsel, Peoria, Illinois, 1969-1972 State's attorney, Peoria County, Illinois, 1972-1980 Private practice, Peoria, Illinois, 1980-1982