Kapala, Frederick J. Born 1950 in Rockford, IL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois Nominated by George W. Bush on January 9, 2007, to a seat vacated by Philip G. Reinhard. Confirmed by the Senate on May 8, 2007, and received commission on May 10, 2007. Education: Marquette University, B.A., 1972 University of Illinois College of Law, J.D., 1976 Professional Career: Captain, United States Army Reserve, 1970-80 Assistant state's attorney, Winnebago County, Illinois, 1976-77 Private practice, Rockford, Illinois, 1977-1982 Associate judge, State of Illinois, 1982-1994 Circuit judge, State of Illinois, 1994-2001 Appellate judge, State of Illinois, 2001-2007