McCuskey, Michael Patrick Born 1948 in Peoria, IL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois Nominated by William J. Clinton on July 31, 1997, to a seat vacated by Harold A. Baker. Confirmed by the Senate on April 2, 1998, and received commission on April 3, 1998. Served as chief judge, 2004-2012. Education: Illinois State University, B.S., 1970 Saint Louis University School of Law, J.D., 1975 Professional Career: Private practice, Lacon, Illinois, 1975-1988 Chief public defender, Public Defender's Office of Marshall County, Illinois, 1976-1988 Circuit court judge, Tenth Judicial Circuit of the State of Illinois, 1988-1990 Justice, Third District Appellate Court of the State of Illinois, 1990-1998