Ackerman, James Waldo Born January 1, 1926, in Jacksonville, FL Died November 23, 1984, in Springfield, IL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois Nominated by Gerald Ford on June 18, 1976, to a seat vacated by Harlington Wood Jr.. Confirmed by the Senate on July 2, 1976, and received commission on July 2, 1976. Service terminated on March 31, 1979, due to reassignment. Judge, U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois Reassigned on March 31, 1979, to a new seat authorized by 93 Stat. 6. Served as chief judge, 1982-1984. Service terminated on November 23, 1984, due to death. Education: Marquette University, B.S., 1947 Marquette University Law School, J.D., 1949 Professional Career: Private practice, Sangamon County, Illinois, 1949-1952 U.S. Navy, 1944-1946, 1952-1954 Assistant state's attorney, Sangamon County, Illinois, 1954-1956 State's attorney, Sangamon County, Illinois, 1956-1960 Private practice, Sangamon County, Illinois, 1960-1971 Corporation counsel, Springfield, Illinois, 1961-1962 Assistant treasurer, State of Illinois, 1963-1964 Deputy attorney general, State of Illinois, 1968-1971 Judge, Illinois Circuit Court, Seventh Judicial Circuit, 1971-1976