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Hart, William Thomas
Born February 4, 1929, in Joliet, IL
Died January 17, 2023, in Chicago, IL
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on March 11, 1982, to a seat vacated by John Powers Crowley. Confirmed by the Senate on April 20, 1982, and received commission on April 21, 1982. Assumed senior status on June 1, 1996. Service terminated on January 17, 2023, due to death.
Education:
Loyola University Chicago School of Law, J.D., 1951
Professional Career:
Died January 17, 2023, in Chicago, IL
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on March 11, 1982, to a seat vacated by John Powers Crowley. Confirmed by the Senate on April 20, 1982, and received commission on April 21, 1982. Assumed senior status on June 1, 1996. Service terminated on January 17, 2023, due to death.
Education:
Loyola University Chicago School of Law, J.D., 1951
Professional Career:
U.S. Army, 1951-1953
Assistant U.S. attorney, Northern District of Illinois, 1954-1956
Private practice, Chicago, Illinois, 1956-1982
Special assistant attorney general, State of Illinois, 1957-1958
Special assistant state's attorney, Cook County, Illinois, 1960