David H. Coar
b. 1943 · Birmingham, AL
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois | Judge | William J. Clinton (Democratic) | Oct 7, 1994 | Retirement, Dec 31, 2010 |
Education
- Syracuse University, B.A., 1964
- Loyola University Chicago School of Law, J.D., 1969
- Harvard Law School, LL.M., 1970
Professional Career
U.S. Marine Corps sergeant, 1965; U.S. Marine Corps Reserve sergeant, 1965-1971; Legal intern, NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, New York City, 1970-1971; Private practice, Mobile, Alabama 1971-1972; Private practice, Birmingham, Alabama, 1972-1974; Associate professor/associate dean, DePaul University College of Law, 1974-79, 1982-86; U.S. trustee, Northern District of Illinois, 1979-1982; Visiting professor of law, College of William and Mary, Marshall-Wythe Law School, 1985
Other Federal Judicial Service
- U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, Northern District of Illinois, 1986-1994
Opinions on This Site
5 opinions from 2010 to 2010