Southern District of Illinois / Appointed 1979 / Served to 2012
James L. Foreman
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
Appointed by President None (reassignment) in 1979, James L. Foreman was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois. He earned a law degree from University of Illinois College of Law in 1952. He previously served on the Eastern District of Illinois.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory
- Appointed by
- None (reassignment), 1979
- Confirmed
- No recorded vote
- Education
- University of Illinois 1950 · University of Illinois College of Law 1952
- Succeeded by
- John Phil Gilbert
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Eastern District of Illinois · succeeded William George Juergens | Nixon (R) | voice |
| 1979 | Southern District of Illinois | (reassignment) (N) | – |
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.
Education
| University of Illinois | B.S. | 1950 |
| University of Illinois College of Law | J.D. | 1952 |
Sources
33 years on the Southern District of Illinois. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).