David W. Dugan
David Wayne Dugan (born 1960)[2] is an Illinois state court judge who is a nominee to be a United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois.
David W. Dugan | |
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Judge of the 3rd Judicial Circuit of Illinois | |
Assumed office March 3, 2017 | |
Appointed by | Illinois Supreme Court |
Preceded by | John B. Barberis Jr. |
Personal details | |
Born | 1960 (age 59–60) Litchfield, Illinois, U.S. |
Political party | Republican[1] |
Education | Eastern Illinois University (B.A.) Valparaiso University School of Law (J.D.) |
Education
Dugan earned his Bachelor of Arts from Eastern Illinois University and his Juris Doctor from Valparaiso University School of Law.[3]
Legal career
Dugan was in private practice for more than 30 years, where his practice focused on personal injury and commercial litigation in both state and federal courts.[3]
State judicial service
On February 9, 2017, Dugan was appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court to be a Circuit Judge for the Third Judicial Circuit. He filled the vacancy left by John B. Barberis Jr. who was appointed to the Illinois Appellate Court. The appointment took effect March 3, 2017.[3][4][5]
Nomination to district court
On February 5, 2020, President Trump announced his intent to nominate Dugan to serve as a United States District Judge for the United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois. On February 12, 2020, his nomination was sent to the Senate. President Trump nominated Dugan to the seat vacated by Judge David R. Herndon, who retired on January 7, 2019.[6] His nomination is currently pending before the Senate Judiciary Committee. A hearing on his nomination before the Senate Judiciary Committee was held on June 24, 2020.[7] On July 30, 2020, his nomination was reported out of committee by a 13–9 vote.[8] His nomination is currently pending before the full United States Senate.
Memberships
Dugan has been a member of the following organizations:[2]
- The Experimental Aircraft Association and International Aerobatic Club since 1994.
- The National Rifle Association since 2008.
- The Federalist Society and NAACP since 2017.
References
- "Candidate profile: David Dugan". Retrieved 2020-02-05.
- United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary: Questionnaire for Judicial Nominees: David Dugan
- "President Donald J. Trump Announces Judicial Nominee" White House, February 5, 2020
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain. - "In re: Judicial Vacancy" (PDF). Supreme Court of Illinois. Retrieved May 21, 2020.
- "David W. Dugan appointed as circuit judge for Third Judicial Circuit". Alton Telegraph. February 12, 2017. Retrieved May 21, 2020.
- "Fifteen Nominations and Two Withdrawals Sent to the Senate". The White House. Retrieved 2020-02-12.
- United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary: Nominations for June 24, 2020
- Results of Executive Business Meeting – July 30, 2020, Senate Judiciary Committee
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Legal offices | ||
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Preceded by John B. Barberis Jr. |
Judge of the 3rd Judicial Circuit of Illinois 2017–present |
Incumbent |