Darrah, John W. Born 1938 in Chicago, IL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois Nominated by William J. Clinton on May 11, 2000, to a seat vacated by George M. Marovich. Confirmed by the Senate on June 30, 2000, and received commission on July 14, 2000. Education: Loyola University, B.S., 1965 Loyola University School of Law, J.D., 1969 Professional Career: Attorney advisor, Federal Trade Commission, 1969-1971 Deputy public defender, DuPage County Public Defender Office, 1971-1973 Private practice, Illinois, 1971-1973 Adjunct professor, Northern Illinois University College of Law, 1972-present Assistant state's attorney, Office of State's Attorney, Illinois, 1973-1976 Private practice, Illinois, 1976-1986 Circuit court judge, 18th Judicial Circuit Court, Illinois, 1986-2000