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Nordberg, John Albert
Born June 18, 1926, in Evanston, IL
Died March 12, 2021
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 Bernard M. Decker. Confirmed by the Senate on April 20, 1982, and received commission on April 21, 1982. Assumed senior status on June 18, 1994. Service terminated on March 12, 2021, due to death.
Education:
Carleton College
University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 1950
Professional Career:
Died March 12, 2021
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 Bernard M. Decker. Confirmed by the Senate on April 20, 1982, and received commission on April 21, 1982. Assumed senior status on June 18, 1994. Service terminated on March 12, 2021, due to death.
Education:
Carleton College
University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 1950
Professional Career:
U.S. Navy electronic technician mate third class, 1944-1946
Private practice, Chicago, Illinois, 1950-1976
Magistrate, Circuit Court of Illinois, Cook County, 1957-1964
District attorney, Wilmette Park, Illinois, 1958-1976
Village attorney, Glenview, Illinois, 1961-1965
Village attorney, Morton Grove, Illinois, 1969-1974
Arbitrator, American Bar Association, 1970-1975
Judge, Circuit Court of Illinois, Cook County, 1976-1982