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Philip P. Simon

U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana
Biography

Born 1962 in Pittsburgh, PA

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana
Nominated by George W. Bush on January 29, 2003, to a seat vacated by William C. Lee. Confirmed by the Senate on March 27, 2003, and received commission on March 27, 2003. Served as chief judge, 2010-present.

Education:
University of Iowa, B.A., 1984
Indiana University Maurer School of Law, J.D., 1987

Professional Career:
Private practice, Chicago, Illinois, 1987-1990
Assistant U.S. attorney, Northern District of Indiana, 1990-1997, 1999-2003; chief, Criminal Division, 1999-2003
Adjunct professor of law, Valparaiso University School of Law, 1996-1997, 1999-2000
Assistant U.S. attorney, District of Arizona, 1997-1999

Nominated to U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, September 26, 2008; no Senate vote

Professional Experience
Judge
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana
- Current
Served as chief judge, 2010-present.
Assistant U.S. attorney
Northern District of Indiana
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1990-1997, 1999-2003; chief, Criminal Division, 1999-2003
Adjunct professor of law
Valparaiso University School of Law
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1996-1997, 1999-2000
Assistant U.S. attorney
District of Arizona
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Attorney
Private practice, Chicago, Illinois
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Education
Indiana University Maurer School of Law
J.D. (1987)
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University of Iowa
B.A. (1984)
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Websites & Blogs
Website
United States District Court, Northern District of Indiana
Website
Federal Judicial Center Biography
Contact & Map
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Suite 4400
Hammond, IN 46320
Telephone: (219) 852-6740