Robert William Gettleman

Born 1943 in Atlantic City, NJ

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Nominated by William J. Clinton on August 16, 1994, to a seat vacated by John F. Grady. Confirmed by the Senate on October 7, 1994, and received commission on October 11, 1994. Assumed senior status on May 5, 2009.

Education:
Boston University, B.S.B.A., 1965
Northwestern University School of Law, J.D., 1968

Professional Career:
Staff law clerk, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, 1968
Law clerk, Hon. Latham Castle, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, 1968-1969
Law clerk, Hon. Luther Swygert, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, 1970
Private practice, Chicago, Illinois, 1970-1994