Darrow, Sara Lynn Born 1970 in Pontiac, MI Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois Nominated by Barack Obama on January 5, 2011, to a seat vacated by Joe B. McDade. Confirmed by the Senate on August 2, 2011, and received commission on August 3, 2011. Education: Marquette University, B.A., 1992 Saint Louis University School of Law, J.D., 1997 Professional Career: Private practice, Rock Island, Illinois, 1998 Henry County State's Attorney's Office, Illinois, 1999-2003; assistant state's attorney, 1999-2000; first assistant state's attorney, 2000-2003 Assistant U.S. Attorney, Central District of Illinois, 2003-2011 Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, Southern District of Iowa, 2003-2011