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Judge David H. Coar

Judge

District Court, N.D. Illinois

David H. Coar served as Judge on the District Court, N.D. Illinois from 1994 to 2010. The appointment came from William Clinton in 1994. Education: B.A. from Syracuse University; LL.M. from Harvard University.

Court
District Court, N.D. Illinois
Position
Judge
Appointed By
William Clinton
Active
1994 – 2010
Party
Democratic
ABA Rating
Well Qualified (1994)

Education

  • B.A.Syracuse University (1964)
  • LL.M.Harvard University (1970)

Career History

  • JudgeDistrict Court, N.D. Illinois (1994 – 2010) — appointed by William Clinton
  • Visiting professor of law1985 – present
  • U.S. Marine Corps sergeant1965 – present
  • U.S. Bankruptcy Judge1986 – 1994
  • Associate professor/associate dean1982 – 0086
  • U.S. trustee1979 – 1982
  • Associate professor/associate dean1974 – 0079
  • Private practice1972 – 1974
  • Legal intern1970 – 1971
  • U.S. Marine Corps Reserve sergeant1965 – 1971

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About this profile

Biographical details on this page — court, position, appointing authority, service dates, education, and career history — are public record, sourced from the CourtListener judicial directory. They are not legal advice and do not predict how Judge Coar will decide any matter.