Elaine E. Bucklo
Appointed by President William J. Clinton in 1994 and confirmed by voice vote, Elaine E. Bucklo is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. She earned a law degree from Northwestern University School of Law (now Pritzker School of Law) in 1972. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, October 7, 1994
- Appointed by
- William J. Clinton, 1994
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- St. Louis 1966 · Northwestern Law (now Pritzker School of Law) 1972
- Succeeded
- John Albert Nordberg
- Succeeded by
- Edmond E-Min Chang
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Northern District of Illinois · succeeded John Albert Nordberg | Clinton (D) | voice |
A per-senator roll-call isn’t shown for this confirmation. The Senate’s recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989; many confirmations (especially before then, and most to the lower courts) were by voice vote or unanimous consent.
| St. Louis University | A.B. | 1966 |
| Northwestern University School of Law (now Pritzker School of Law) | J.D. | 1972 |
31 years on the Northern District of Illinois. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).