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John Albert Nordberg

Former judge · U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

John Albert Nordberg served on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Appointed by Ronald Reagan and confirmed Apr 20, 1982. ABA rating: Well Qualified.

Appointed by
Ronald Reagan
Confirmed
Apr 20, 1982
ABA rating
Well Qualified
Born
1926

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of IllinoisRonald Reagan · Apr 20, 1982 – Mar 12, 2021

Education

  • Carleton College
  • University of Michigan Law SchoolJ.D., 1950

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

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