Iain David Johnston
Appointed by President Donald J. Trump in 2020 and confirmed by the Senate 77–14, Iain David Johnston is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. He earned a law degree from John Marshall Law School (now University of Illinois Chicago School of Law) in 1990. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, September 17, 2020
- Appointed by
- Donald J. Trump, 2020
- Confirmed
- 77–14
- Education
- Rockford College 1987 · John Marshall Law School (now of Illinois Chicago Law) 1990
- Succeeded
- Frederick J. Kapala
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Northern District of Illinois · succeeded Frederick J. Kapala | Trump (R) | 77–14 |
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.
| Rockford College | B.S. | 1987 |
| John Marshall Law School (now University of Illinois Chicago School of Law) | J.D. | 1990 |
5 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).