Scott, Jeanne E. Born 1948 in Springfield, IL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois Nominated by William J. Clinton on April 2, 1998, to a seat vacated by Richard Mills. Confirmed by the Senate on October 21, 1998, and received commission on October 22, 1998. Service terminated on August 1, 2010, due to resignation. Education: Bradley University, B.A., 1970 Northwestern University School of Law, J.D., 1973 Professional Career: Assistant state's attorney, Sangamon County, Illinois, 1973-1978 Private practice, 1978-1979 Associate circuit judge, Illinois Seventh Judicial Circuit, 1979-1988 Circuit judge, Illinois Seventh Judicial Circuit, 1988-1998