Baker, Harold Albert Born 1929 in Mt. Kisco, NY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U. S. District Court, Eastern District of Illinois Nominated by Jimmy Carter on August 9, 1978, to a seat vacated by Henry S. Wise; Confirmed by the Senate on September 22, 1978, and received commission on September 23, 1978. 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, 1984-1991. Assumed senior status on October 4, 1994. Education: Columbia University University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, A.B., 1951 University of Illinois College of Law, J.D., 1956 Professional Career: U.S. Navy Lieutenant, 1951-1953 Private practice, Champaign, Illinois, 1956-1978 Adjunct faculty member, University of Illinois College of Law, 1972-1978 Senior counsel, President's Commission on CIA Activities in the United States, Washington, DC, 1975 Race or Ethnicity: White Gender: Male