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Campbell, William Joseph
Born March 19, 1905, in Chicago, IL
Died October 19, 1988, in West Palm Beach, FL
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on September 24, 1940, to a new seat authorized by 54 Stat. 219. Confirmed by the Senate on October 7, 1940, and received commission on October 10, 1940. Served as chief judge, 1959-1970. Assumed senior status on March 19, 1970. Service terminated on October 19, 1988, due to death.
Education:
Loyola University Chicago School of Law, J.D., 1926
Loyola University Chicago School of Law, LL.M., 1928
Professional Career:
Died October 19, 1988, in West Palm Beach, FL
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on September 24, 1940, to a new seat authorized by 54 Stat. 219. Confirmed by the Senate on October 7, 1940, and received commission on October 10, 1940. Served as chief judge, 1959-1970. Assumed senior status on March 19, 1970. Service terminated on October 19, 1988, due to death.
Education:
Loyola University Chicago School of Law, J.D., 1926
Loyola University Chicago School of Law, LL.M., 1928
Professional Career:
Attorney, Travelers Insurance Company, Chicago, Illinois, 1925-1930
Private practice, Chicago, Illinois, 1930-1940
State administrator for Illinois, National Youth Administration, 1935-1938
U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, 1938-1940
Member, Judicial Conference of the United States, 1958-1961
Assistant director, Federal Judicial Center, 1971-1988