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McMillen, Thomas Roberts
Born June 8, 1916, in Decatur, IL
Died September 17, 2002, in Evanston, IL
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on March 29, 1971, to a seat vacated by William J. Campbell. Confirmed by the Senate on April 21, 1971, and received commission on April 23, 1971. Assumed senior status on December 31, 1984. Service terminated on September 8, 1985, due to retirement.
Education:
Princeton University, A.B., 1938
Harvard Law School, LL.B., 1941
Professional Career:
Died September 17, 2002, in Evanston, IL
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on March 29, 1971, to a seat vacated by William J. Campbell. Confirmed by the Senate on April 21, 1971, and received commission on April 23, 1971. Assumed senior status on December 31, 1984. Service terminated on September 8, 1985, due to retirement.
Education:
Princeton University, A.B., 1938
Harvard Law School, LL.B., 1941
Professional Career:
U.S. Army, 1941-1945
Private practice, Chicago, Illinois, 1946-1966, 1985-2002
Judge, Illinois Circuit Court, Cook County, 1966-1971