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Foreman, James L.
Born May 12, 1927, in Metropolis, IL
Died June 3, 2012, in Paducah, KY
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Illinois
Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on February 16, 1972, to a seat vacated by William G. Juergens. Confirmed by the Senate on March 2, 1972, and received commission on March 7, 1972. Served as chief judge, 1978-1979. Service terminated on March 31, 1979, due to reassignment.
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
Reassigned on March 31, 1979, to a new seat authorized by 93 Stat. 6. Served as chief judge, 1979-1992. Assumed senior status on June 1, 1992. Service terminated on June 3, 2012, due to death.
Education:
University of Illinois, B.S., 1950
University of Illinois College of Law, J.D., 1952
Professional Career:
Died June 3, 2012, in Paducah, KY
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Illinois
Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on February 16, 1972, to a seat vacated by William G. Juergens. Confirmed by the Senate on March 2, 1972, and received commission on March 7, 1972. Served as chief judge, 1978-1979. Service terminated on March 31, 1979, due to reassignment.
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
Reassigned on March 31, 1979, to a new seat authorized by 93 Stat. 6. Served as chief judge, 1979-1992. Assumed senior status on June 1, 1992. Service terminated on June 3, 2012, due to death.
Education:
University of Illinois, B.S., 1950
University of Illinois College of Law, J.D., 1952
Professional Career:
U.S. Navy, 1945-1946
Private practice, Metropolis, Illinois, 1952-1972
Assistant attorney general, State of Illinois, 1953-1960
State's attorney, Massac County, Illinois, 1960-1964