James Waldo Ackerman
1926–1984 · Jacksonville, FL
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois | Judge | Gerald Ford (Republican) | Jul 2, 1976 | Reassignment, Mar 31, 1979 |
| U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois | Judge | None (reassignment) (None (reassignment)) | Mar 31, 1979 | Death, Nov 23, 1984 |
Education
- Marquette University, B.S., 1947
- Marquette University Law School, J.D., 1949
Professional Career
Private practice, Sangamon County, Illinois, 1949-1952; U.S. Navy, 1944-1946, 1952-1954; Assistant state's attorney, Sangamon County, Illinois, 1954-1956; State's attorney, Sangamon County, Illinois, 1956-1960; Private practice, Sangamon County, Illinois, 1960-1971; Corporation counsel, Springfield, Illinois, 1961-1962; Assistant treasurer, State of Illinois, 1963-1964; Deputy attorney general, State of Illinois, 1968-1971; Judge, Illinois Circuit Court, Seventh Judicial Circuit, 1971-1976