Zagel, James Block Born 1941 in Chicago, IL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois Nominated by Ronald Reagan on February 2, 1987, to a seat vacated by Frank J. McGarr. Confirmed by the Senate on April 21, 1987, and received commission on April 22, 1987. Education: University of Chicago, B.A., 1962 University of Chicago, M.A., 1962 Harvard Law School, J.D., 1965 Professional Career: Assistant state's attorney, Cook County, Illinois, 1965-1969 Assistant attorney general, State of Illinois, 1969-1977 Deputy chief, Criminal Justice Division, 1969-1970 Chief, Criminal Justice Division, 1970-1977 Chief prosecuting attorney, Illinois Judicial Inquiry Board, 1973-1975 Chief assistant attorney general, State of Arizona, 1975 Executive director, Illinois Law Enforcement Commision, 1977-1979 Director, Department of Revenue, State of Illinois, 1979-1980 Chairman, Governor's Advisory Counsel on Criminal Justice Legislation, 1980-1987 Director of state police, State of Illinois, 1980-1987