Michael P. McCuskey
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Michael Patrick McCuskey (born 1948, Peoria, Illinois
) is a United States federal judge
on the United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois
, with chambers in Urbana, Illinois
. He became a judge in 1998 by way of nomination by President President Bill Clinton
. According to the university's website, he is also the current Chairman (as of 2011) of the Illinois State University Board of Trustees.
McCuskey received a B.S.
from Illinois State University
in 1970. While at ISU, he was a member of the 1969 basketball team that played in the NCAA College Division championships. Following graudation, he was a baseball coach and history teacher at Ottawa Township High School, Ottawa, Illinois
, then entered the Saint Louis University School of Law
, where he received his J.D.
in 1975.
He was in private practice as a partner in the law firm of Pace, McCuskey and Galley in Lacon, Illinois
from 1975 to 1988, and was also the chief public defender
of Marshall County, Illinois
, from 1976 to 1988. He was a circuit court judge, Tenth Judicial Circuit of the State of Illinois, from 1988 to 1990. He was a Justice, Third District Appellate Court of the State of Illinois
, from 1990 to 1998.
McCuskey is a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois
. McCuskey was nominated by President Bill Clinton
on July 31, 1997, to a seat vacated by Harold A. Baker
. He was confirmed by the United States Senate
on April 2, 1998, and received his commission on April 3, 1998. He has served as chief judge of the district since 2004.
Peoria, Illinois
Peoria is the largest city on the Illinois River and the county seat of Peoria County, Illinois, in the United States. It is named after the Peoria tribe. As of the 2010 census, the city was the seventh-most populated in Illinois, with a population of 115,007, and is the third-most populated...
) is a United States federal judge
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....
on the United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois
United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois
The U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois serves the residents of forty-six counties from its four courthouses...
, with chambers in Urbana, Illinois
Urbana, Illinois
Urbana is the county seat of Champaign County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 41,250. Urbana is the tenth-most populous city in Illinois outside of the Chicago metropolitan area....
. He became a judge in 1998 by way of nomination by President President Bill Clinton
Bill Clinton
William Jefferson "Bill" Clinton is an American politician who served as the 42nd President of the United States from 1993 to 2001. Inaugurated at age 46, he was the third-youngest president. He took office at the end of the Cold War, and was the first president of the baby boomer generation...
. According to the university's website, he is also the current Chairman (as of 2011) of the Illinois State University Board of Trustees.
McCuskey received a B.S.
Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
from Illinois State University
Illinois State University
Illinois State University , founded in 1857, is the oldest public university in Illinois; it is located in the town of Normal. ISU is considered a "national university" that grants a variety of doctoral degrees and strongly emphasizes research; it is also recognized as one of the top ten largest...
in 1970. While at ISU, he was a member of the 1969 basketball team that played in the NCAA College Division championships. Following graudation, he was a baseball coach and history teacher at Ottawa Township High School, Ottawa, Illinois
Ottawa, Illinois
Ottawa is a city located at the confluence of the Illinois River and Fox River in LaSalle County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 18,786...
, then entered the Saint Louis University School of Law
Saint Louis University School of Law
Saint Louis University School of Law , also known as SLU LAW, is a private American law school located in St. Louis, Missouri. It is one of the professional graduate schools of Saint Louis University. Opened in 1843, it is the first law school west of the Mississippi River. The school has been ABA...
, where he received his 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...
in 1975.
He was in private practice as a partner in the law firm of Pace, McCuskey and Galley in Lacon, Illinois
Lacon, Illinois
Lacon is a city in, and the county seat of, Marshall County, Illinois, United States. It is part of the Peoria, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,979 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Lacon is located at ....
from 1975 to 1988, and was also the chief public defender
Public defender
The term public defender is primarily used to refer to a criminal defense lawyer appointed to represent people charged with a crime but who cannot afford to hire an attorney in the United States and Brazil. The term is also applied to some ombudsman offices, for example in Jamaica, and is one way...
of Marshall County, Illinois
Marshall County, Illinois
The median income for a household in the county was $41,576, and the median income for a family was $48,061. Males had a median income of $35,765 versus $21,452 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,065...
, from 1976 to 1988. He was a circuit court judge, Tenth Judicial Circuit of the State of Illinois, from 1988 to 1990. He was a Justice, Third District Appellate Court of the State of Illinois
Illinois Appellate Court
The Illinois Appellate Court is the court of first appeal for civil and criminal cases arising in the Illinois Circuit Courts. Three Illinois Appellate Court judges hear each case and the concurrence of two is necessary to render a decision. The Illinois Appellate Court will render its opinion in...
, from 1990 to 1998.
McCuskey is a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois
United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois
The U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois serves the residents of forty-six counties from its four courthouses...
. McCuskey was nominated by President Bill Clinton
Bill Clinton
William Jefferson "Bill" Clinton is an American politician who served as the 42nd President of the United States from 1993 to 2001. Inaugurated at age 46, he was the third-youngest president. He took office at the end of the Cold War, and was the first president of the baby boomer generation...
on July 31, 1997, to a seat vacated by Harold A. Baker
Harold A. Baker
Harold Albert Baker is a United States federal judge on the United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois, with chambers in Urbana, Illinois...
. 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 April 2, 1998, and received his commission on April 3, 1998. He has served as chief judge of the district since 2004.