Guzman, Ronald A. Born 1948 in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois Nominated by William J. Clinton on August 5, 1999, to a seat vacated by Brian B. Duff. Confirmed by the Senate on November 10, 1999, and received commission on November 15, 1999. U.S. Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, 1990-1999 Education: Lehigh University, B.A., 1970 New York University Law School, J.D., 1973 Professional Career: Private practice, 1973-1974 Assistant states attorney, Cook County, Illinois, 1975-1980 Staff attorney (part-time), Association House of Chicago, 1980-1984 Private practice, Chicago, Illinois, 1980-1990