Frank James McGarr
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Frank James McGarr is a former United States federal judge
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Born in Chicago, Illinois, McGarr received an A.B.
from Loyola University Chicago
in 1942, and was in the United States Army
for the remainder of World War II
, from 1942 to 1945. He received a J.D.
from Loyola University Chicago School of Law
in 1950. He was an Assistant to the president, Loyola University, Chicago from 1946 to 1952. He was in private practice in Chicago, Illinois from 1952 to 1954. He was a First assistant U.S. attorney of Northern District of Illinois from 1954 to 1958. He was in private practice in Chicago, Illinois from 1958 to 1969. He was a First assistant state attorney general of Illinois from 1969 to 1970. Private practice, Chicago, Illinois, 1988–present.
McGarr was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
. McGarr was nominated by President Richard Nixon
on September 22, 1970, to a new seat created by 84 Stat. 294. He was confirmed by the United States Senate
on October 8, 1970, and received his commission on October 14, 1970. He served as chief judge from 1981-1986. He assumed senior status
on June 30, 1986. McGarr served in that capacity until January 15, 1988, due to retirement.
United States federal judge
In the United States, the title of federal judge usually means a judge appointed by the President of the United States and confirmed by the United States Senate in accordance with Article II of the United States Constitution....
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Born in Chicago, Illinois, McGarr received an A.B.
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
from Loyola University Chicago
Loyola University Chicago
Loyola University Chicago is a private Jesuit research university located in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Founded by the Society of Jesus in 1870 under the title St...
in 1942, and was in the United States Army
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
for the remainder of World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, from 1942 to 1945. He received a J.D.
Juris Doctor
Juris Doctor is a professional doctorate and first professional graduate degree in law.The degree was first awarded by Harvard University in the United States in the late 19th century and was created as a modern version of the old European doctor of law degree Juris Doctor (see etymology and...
from Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Loyola University Chicago School of Law is the law school of the Loyola University Chicago, in Illinois. Established in 1909, by the Society of Jesus, the Roman Catholic order of the Jesuits, the School of Law is located in downtown Chicago, within walking distance of the Water Tower , the John...
in 1950. He was an Assistant to the president, Loyola University, Chicago from 1946 to 1952. He was in private practice in Chicago, Illinois from 1952 to 1954. He was a First assistant U.S. attorney of Northern District of Illinois from 1954 to 1958. He was in private practice in Chicago, Illinois from 1958 to 1969. He was a First assistant state attorney general of Illinois from 1969 to 1970. Private practice, Chicago, Illinois, 1988–present.
McGarr was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
The United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois is the trial-level court with jurisdiction over the northern counties of Illinois....
. McGarr was nominated by President Richard Nixon
Richard Nixon
Richard Milhous Nixon was the 37th President of the United States, serving from 1969 to 1974. The only president to resign the office, Nixon had previously served as a US representative and senator from California and as the 36th Vice President of the United States from 1953 to 1961 under...
on September 22, 1970, to a new seat created by 84 Stat. 294. He was confirmed by the United States Senate
United States Senate
The United States Senate is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of the United States, and together with the United States House of Representatives comprises the United States Congress. The composition and powers of the Senate are established in Article One of the U.S. Constitution. Each...
on October 8, 1970, and received his commission on October 14, 1970. He served as chief judge from 1981-1986. He assumed senior status
Senior status
Senior status is a form of semi-retirement for United States federal judges, and judges in some state court systems. After federal judges have reached a certain combination of age and years of service on the federal courts, they are allowed to assume senior status...
on June 30, 1986. McGarr served in that capacity until January 15, 1988, due to retirement.