Darrah, John W.

Born 1938 in Chicago, IL

Federal Judicial Service:
U. S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Nominated by William J. Clinton on May 11, 2000, to a seat vacated by George M. Marovich; Confirmed by the Senate on June 30, 2000, and received commission on July 14, 2000.

Education:
Loyola University, B.S., 1965

Loyola University School of Law, J.D., 1969

Professional Career:
Attorney advisor, Federal Trade Commission, 1969-1971
Deputy public defender, DuPage County Public Defender Office, 1971-1973
Private practice, Illinois, 1971-1973
Adjunct professor, Northern Illinois University College of Law, 1972-present
Assistant state's attorney, Office of State's Attorney, Illinois, 1973-1976
Private practice, Illinois, 1976-1986
Circuit court judge, 18th Judicial Circuit Court, Illinois, 1986-2000

Race or Ethnicity: White

Gender: Male