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David R. Herndon

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

David R. Herndon served on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois. Appointed by William J. Clinton and confirmed Oct 21, 1998. ABA rating: Qualified.

Appointed by
William J. Clinton
Confirmed
Oct 21, 1998
ABA rating
Qualified
Born
1953

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of IllinoisWilliam J. Clinton · Oct 21, 1998 – Jan 7, 2019

Education

  • Southern Illinois University EdwardsvilleB.A., 1974
  • Southern Illinois University School of LawJ.D., 1977

Career

Private practice, 1977-1991; Associate judge, Illinois Circuit Court, Third Judicial Circuit, 1991-1998

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