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William Hibbler

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William Hibbler
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Prior offices:
United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Years in office: 1999 - 2012
Education
Bachelor's
University of Illinois, Chicago, 1969
Law
DePaul University, 1973
Personal
Birthplace
Kennedy, AL

William J. Hibbler was an Article III federal judge for the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. He joined the court in 1999 after being nominated by President Bill Clinton. At the time of appointment, Hibbler was an associate judge on the Cook County Circuit Court. He served in the federal courts until his death on March 20, 2012.[1]

Early life and education

Hibbler earned his B.S. degree from the University of Chicago in 1969 and his J.D. from DePaul University in 1973.[1]

Professional career

  • Assistant state's attorney, Cook County State's Attorney Office, 1973-1977
  • Private practice, Chicago, IL, 1977-1981
  • Assistant state's attorney, Cook County State's Attorney Office, 1981-1986
  • Associate judge, Cook County Circuit Court, 1986-1999
  • Adjunct professor, Chicago/Kent College of Law, 1989-1999[1]

Judicial career

Northern District of Illinois

On the recommendation of U.S. Senator Dick Durbin, Hibbler was nominated by President Bill Clinton on January 26, 1999, to a judgeship vacated by James Alesia. Hibbler was confirmed by the Senate on April 15, 1999, and received commission on April 22, 1999. He served in the federal courts until his death on March 20, 2012.[1]

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Political offices
Preceded by:
James Alesia
Northern District of Illinois
1999–2012
Succeeded by:
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