Nordberg, John Albert Born 1926 in Evanston, IL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois Nominated by Ronald Reagan on March 11, 1982, to a seat vacated by Bernard M. Decker. Confirmed by the Senate on April 20, 1982, and received commission on April 21, 1982. Assumed senior status on June 18, 1994. Education: Carleton College University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 1950 Professional Career: U.S. Navy electronic technician mate third class, 1944-1946 Private practice, Chicago, Illinois, 1950-1976 Magistrate, Circuit Court of Illinois, Cook County, 1957-1964 District attorney, Wilmette Park, Illinois, 1958-1976 Village attorney, Glenview, Illinois, 1961-1965 Village attorney, Morton Grove, Illinois, 1969-1974 Arbitrator, American Bar Association, 1970-1975 Judge, Circuit Court of Illinois, Cook County, 1976-1982