George Marovich

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George Marovich
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United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Tenure
2000 - Present
Years in position
25
Prior offices:
United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Years in office: 1988 - 2000
Education
Bachelor's
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 1952
Law
University of Illinois College of Law, 1954
Personal
Birthplace
East Hazel Crest, IL


George Michael Marovich is an Article III federal judge for the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Marovich is serving on senior status. He joined the court in 1988 after being nominated by President Ronald Reagan.

Early life and education

A native Chicago citizen, Marovich earned both his bachelor's and J.D. Degrees from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1952 and 1954.[1]

Professional career

  • Title examiner, Chicago Title and Trust Company, Chicago, Illinois, 1954-1959
  • Private practice, South Holland, Illinois, 1959-1966
  • Vice president & trust officer, South Holland Trust & Savings Bank, South Holland, IL, 1966-1976
  • Judge, Criminal Division, Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, 1976-1985
  • Judge, Chancery Division, Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, 1985-1988[1]

Judicial career

Northern District of Illinois

On recommendation by former Congressman Henry Hyde, Marovich was nominated to the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois by President Ronald Reagan on February 2, 1988, to a seat vacated by Susan Getzendanner. Marovich was confirmed by the Senate on March 31, 1988, and received commission on April 1, 1988. Marovich assumed senior status on January 2, 2000.[1] Marovich was succeeded in this position by John Darrah.

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by:
Susan Getzendanner
Northern District of Illinois
1988–2000
Seat #15
Succeeded by:
John Darrah