Joel Martin Flaum
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Joel Martin Flaum is a United States federal judge
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Born in Hudson, New York
, Flaum received a B.A.
from Union College
in 1958, a J.D.
from Northwestern University School of Law
in 1963, and an LL.M. from Northwestern University School of Law
in 1964. He was a U.S. Naval Reserve Lieutenant Commander, JAG Corps from 1981 to 1992.
Flaum was in private practice in Chicago, Illinois from 1964 to 1965. He then transitioned into public service as an Assistant state's attorney of Cook County, Illinois from 1965 to 1969. He served as a Lecturer, Northwestern University School of Law from 1967 to 1969, and he helped found the Police Legal Advisory Program at Northwestern. Flaum was an Assistant attorney general of Illinois from 1969 to 1970, and he became First assistant attorney general of Illinois from 1970 to 1972. He was First assistant U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Illinois from 1972 to 1975.
On November 18, 1974, at the age of 38, Flaum was nominated by President Gerald Ford
to a seat on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
vacated by Philip W. Tone. Flaum was confirmed by the United States Senate
on December 18, 1974, and received his commission on December 20, 1974. Flaum served in that capacity until June 1, 1983, due to appointment to another judicial position.
Flaum was then nominated by President Ronald Reagan
on April 14, 1983, to a seat on the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
vacated by Robert Arthur Sprecher
. Flaum was confirmed by the United States Senate on May 4, 1983, and received his commission on May 5, 1983. He served as chief judge from 2000 to 2006. He remains in active service on the Seventh Circuit.
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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 Hudson, New York
Hudson, New York
Hudson is a city located along the west border of Columbia County, New York, United States. The city is named after the adjacent Hudson River and ultimately after the explorer Henry Hudson.Hudson is the county seat of Columbia County...
, Flaum received a B.A.
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 Union College
Union College
Union College is a private, non-denominational liberal arts college located in Schenectady, New York, United States. Founded in 1795, it was the first institution of higher learning chartered by the New York State Board of Regents. In the 19th century, it became the "Mother of Fraternities", as...
in 1958, 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 Northwestern University School of Law
Northwestern University School of Law
The Northwestern University School of Law is a private American law school in Chicago, Illinois. The law school was founded in 1859 as the Union College of Law of the Old University of Chicago. The first law school established in Chicago, it became jointly controlled by Northwestern University in...
in 1963, and an LL.M. from Northwestern University School of Law
Northwestern University School of Law
The Northwestern University School of Law is a private American law school in Chicago, Illinois. The law school was founded in 1859 as the Union College of Law of the Old University of Chicago. The first law school established in Chicago, it became jointly controlled by Northwestern University in...
in 1964. He was a U.S. Naval Reserve Lieutenant Commander, JAG Corps from 1981 to 1992.
Flaum was in private practice in Chicago, Illinois from 1964 to 1965. He then transitioned into public service as an Assistant state's attorney of Cook County, Illinois from 1965 to 1969. He served as a Lecturer, Northwestern University School of Law from 1967 to 1969, and he helped found the Police Legal Advisory Program at Northwestern. Flaum was an Assistant attorney general of Illinois from 1969 to 1970, and he became First assistant attorney general of Illinois from 1970 to 1972. He was First assistant U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Illinois from 1972 to 1975.
On November 18, 1974, at the age of 38, Flaum was nominated by President Gerald Ford
Gerald Ford
Gerald Rudolph "Jerry" Ford, Jr. was the 38th President of the United States, serving from 1974 to 1977, and the 40th Vice President of the United States serving from 1973 to 1974...
to a seat 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....
vacated by Philip W. Tone. Flaum 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 December 18, 1974, and received his commission on December 20, 1974. Flaum served in that capacity until June 1, 1983, due to appointment to another judicial position.
Flaum was then nominated by President Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan
Ronald Wilson Reagan was the 40th President of the United States , the 33rd Governor of California and, prior to that, a radio, film and television actor....
on April 14, 1983, to a seat on the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit is a federal court with appellate jurisdiction over the courts in the following districts:* Central District of Illinois* Northern District of Illinois...
vacated by Robert Arthur Sprecher
Robert Arthur Sprecher
Robert Arthur Sprecher was a United States federal judge.Born in Chicago, Illinois, Sprecher received an A.A. from Central YMCA College in 1936, a B.S. from Northwestern University in 1938, and a J.D. from Northwestern University School of Law in 1941. He was in private practice in Chicago,...
. Flaum was confirmed by the United States Senate on May 4, 1983, and received his commission on May 5, 1983. He served as chief judge from 2000 to 2006. He remains in active service on the Seventh Circuit.
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