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Mihm, Michael Martin
Born 1943 in Amboy, IL
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on July 27, 1982, to a seat vacated by Robert D. Morgan. Confirmed by the Senate on August 5, 1982, and received commission on August 6, 1982. Served as chief judge, 1991-1998. Assumed senior status on October 1, 2009.
Education:
Loras College, B.A., 1964
St. Louis University School of Law, J.D., 1967
Professional Career:
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on July 27, 1982, to a seat vacated by Robert D. Morgan. Confirmed by the Senate on August 5, 1982, and received commission on August 6, 1982. Served as chief judge, 1991-1998. Assumed senior status on October 1, 2009.
Education:
Loras College, B.A., 1964
St. Louis University School of Law, J.D., 1967
Professional Career:
Assistant prosecutor, St. Louis County, Missouri, 1967-1968
Assistant state's attorney, Peoria County, Illinois, 1968-1969
Assistant corporation counsel, Peoria, Illinois, 1969-1972
State's attorney, Peoria County, Illinois, 1972-1980
Private practice, Peoria, Illinois, 1980-1982
Member, Judicial Conference of the United States, 1995-1997