Bua, Nicholas John Born February 9, 1925, in Chicago, IL Died November 1, 2002, in Melrose Park, IL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois Nominated by Jimmy Carter on July 19, 1977, to a seat vacated by William J. Lynch. Confirmed by the Senate on October 7, 1977, and received commission on October 11, 1977. Service terminated on November 4, 1991, due to retirement. Education: DePaul University College of Law, J.D., 1953 Professional Career: U.S. Army, 1943 Private practice, Chicago, Illinois, 1953-1963 Presiding judge, Melrose Park [Illinois] Village Court, 1963 Associate judge, Illinois Circuit Court, Cook County, Law Division, County Department, 1964-1971 Judge, Illinois Circuit Court, Cook County, 1971-1976 Judge, Illinois Appellate Court, First District, 1976-1977 Special counsel for Inslaw, Inc. v. United States, U.S. Department of Justice, 1991-1993 Private practice, Chicago, Illinois, 1991-2002