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 assignment to another court. Judge, U. S. District Court, Central District of Illinois Reassigned March 31, 1979; 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 state treasurer, Illinois, 1963-1964 Deputy state attorney general, Illinois, 1968-1971 Judge, Illinois Circuit Court, 1971-1976 Race or Ethnicity: White Gender: Male