David Herndon (Illinois)
David R. Herndon was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois. He joined the court in 1998 after being nominated by President Bill Clinton (D). From 2007 to 2014, Herndon served as the chief judge of the district court. Herndon retired on January 7, 2019.[1]
David Dugan was nominated by President Donald Trump (R) to succeed Herndon on the Southern District of Illinois. Dugan was confirmed in 2020.
Early life and education
A native of Sedalia, Missouri, Herndon graduated from Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville with his bachelor's degree in 1974 and from Southern Illinois University School of Law with his J.D. in 1977.[2]
Professional career
- 1998 - 2019: Judge, United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
- 2007-2014: Chief judge
- 1991-1998: Associate judge, Illinois Third Judicial Circuit Court
- 1977-1991: Private practice
Judicial nominations and appointments
Southern District of Illinois
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| Nominee Information |
| Name: David R. Herndon |
| Court: United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois |
| Progress |
| Confirmed 181 days after nomination. |
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| QFRs: (Hover over QFRs to read more) |
Herndon was nominated by President Bill Clinton on April 23, 1998, to a seat on the United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois vacated by William Beatty. The American Bar Association rated Herndon Unanimously Qualified for the nomination. Hearings on Herndon's nomination were held before the Senate Judiciary Committee on July 16, 1998, and his nomination was reported by U.S. Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) on July 30, 1998. Herndon was confirmed on a voice vote of the U.S. Senate on October 21, 1998, and he received his commission the next day. From 2007 to 2014, Herndon served as the chief judge of the district court.[2][3][4] Herndon retired on January 7, 2019.[1]
David Dugan was nominated by President Donald Trump (R) to succeed Herndon on the Southern District of Illinois. Dugan was confirmed in 2020.
Congressional oath of office
On February 1, 2013, Herndon presided in the swearing in of two United States Representatives, William Enyart and Rodney Davis.[5]
See also
- United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
- United States Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 St. Louis Post-Dispatch, "Longtime Illinois federal judge to retire," April 19, 2018
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Federal Judicial Center, "Biography of Judge David R. Herndon," accessed May 25, 2017
- ↑ United States Congress, "PN 1054 — David R. Herndon — The Judiciary," accessed May 25, 2017
- ↑ American Bar Association, "Ratings of Article III judicial nominees, 105th Congress," accessed May 25, 2017
- ↑ United States Courts, "Press Release: Federal Judges Help Swear In Members of Congress," March 1, 2013
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| Preceded by: William Beatty |
Southern District of Illinois 1998–2019 Seat #2T |
Succeeded by: David Dugan
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| 1995 |
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| 1996 |
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| 1997 |
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| 1998 |
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| 1999 |
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| 2000 |
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Federal courts:
Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Central District of Illinois, Northern District of Illinois, Southern District of Illinois • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Central District of Illinois, Northern District of Illinois, Southern District of Illinois
State courts:
Illinois Supreme Court • Illinois Appellate Court • Illinois Circuit Court
State resources:
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