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James E. Shadid
2024 - Present
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James E. Shadid is a federal judge on senior status with the United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois. He was nominated by President President Barack Obama in May 2010. Shadid served as chief judge of the court from 2012 to 2019. He assumed senior status on September 27, 2024. Jonathan E. Hawley was nominated by President Joe Biden (D) to replace Shadid on the United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois on July 8, 2024.[1] Previously, he was a judge on the Tenth Circuit of Illinois.[2][3]
Shadid assumed senior status on September 27, 2024.
Early life and education
Judge Shadid received his J.D. from The John Marshall Law School in 1983 and his B.S. from Bradley University in 1979.[4]
Professional career
- 2011-2024: Judge, United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois
- 2024-present: Senior judge
- 2004-2011: Adjunct professor at Bradley University
- 2001-2011: Circuit judge of the Tenth Judicial Circuit of Illinois
- 1996-2001: Commissioner of the Illinois Court of Claims
- 1986-2001: Part-time public defender in Peoria County
- 1983-2001: Attorney, private practice[4]
Judicial career
Central District of Illinois
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| Nominee Information |
| Name: James E. Shadid |
| Court: Central District of Illinois |
| Progress |
| Confirmed 284 days after nomination. |
 Nominated: 5/27/2010
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| ABA Rating: Qualified
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| Questionnaire: |
| Hearing: 9/15/2010
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| QFRs: (Hover over QFRs to read more) |
 Reported:
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| Confirmed: 3/7/2011
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| Returned: 12/22/2010
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In February 2010 Senator Dick Durbin recommended Shadid to President Obama for a seat on the United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois.[5] On May 27, 2010, President Obama nominated Shadid to the Central District of Illinois to replace Michael Mihm.[6] Obama commented on the nomination, stating, "I am proud to nominate these outstanding individuals to serve on the District Court bench. I am confident they will serve the people of North Carolina and Illinois with distinction.”[4]
Shadid received a rating of "Qualified" from the substantial majority of the American Bar Association, and a rating of "Well Qualified" from the minority. He had a hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on September 15, 2010 and you can find his hearing transcript here.[7] He was moved out of committee on a voice vote on December 1, 2010.[8]
To read his reaction and a report of the hearing: Journal Star, "Shadid overwhelmed, humbled by Senate hearing," September 15, 2010.
Shadid's nomination was returned to the President at the end of the 111th Congress. Shadid was resubmitted by the President as a nomination for federal Circuit Court on Wednesday, January 5, 2011.[9] Shadid was confirmed to his position by the U.S. Senate on March 7, 2011 by an 89-0 vote.[10]
Shadid served as chief judge of the court from 2012 to 2019.[3]
See also
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Footnotes
- ↑ Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, "Future Judicial Vacancies," October 31, 2023
- ↑ pjstar.com, "Obama picks James Shadid to be federal judge," May 27, 2010
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Official Federal Judicial Center Biography of Judge Shadid
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 White House Press Release "President Obama Names Two to United States District Court," 5/27/10 Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; name "WHPR" defined multiple times with different content - ↑ The State Journal Register "Myerscough, three others recommended for federal judgeships," February 26, 2010
- ↑ White House Press Release "Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate," May 27, 2010
- ↑ Judicial Nomination Materials (dead link)
- ↑ Results of Executive Business Meeting, December 1, 2010
- ↑ Journal Star "Shadid's nomination for federal bench sent to Senate," January 5, 2011
- ↑ 212th Congress confirmation materials
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| Preceded by Michael Mihm |
United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois 2011-2024 |
Succeeded by Jonathan E. Hawley |
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| Active judges |
Chief Judge: Sara Lynn Darrow • Colin Stirling Bruce • Jonathan E. Hawley • Colleen Lawless | ||
| Senior judges |
Sue Myerscough • Michael Mihm • Richard Mills • Joe McDade • James E. Shadid • | ||
| Magistrate judges | Thomas Schanzle-Haskins • Jonathan E. Hawley • Eric I. Long • | ||
| Former Article III judges |
Michael McCuskey • Harold Baker • Robert Morgan • Henry Wise • Jeanne Scott • James Ackerman • | ||
| Former Chief judges |
Michael Mihm • Joe McDade • Harold Baker • Robert Morgan • James Ackerman • | ||
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