John Francis Grady
Appointed by President Gerald Ford in 1975 and confirmed by voice vote, John Francis Grady was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. He earned a law degree from Northwestern University School of Law (now Pritzker School of Law) in 1954. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, November 20, 1975
- Appointed by
- Gerald Ford, 1975
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Northwestern 1952 · Northwestern Law (now Pritzker School of Law) 1954
- Succeeded
- Edwin Albert Robson
- Succeeded by
- Robert William Gettleman
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Northern District of Illinois · succeeded Edwin Albert Robson | Ford (R) | 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.
| Northwestern University | B.S. | 1952 |
| Northwestern University School of Law (now Pritzker School of Law) | J.D. | 1954 |
44 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).