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Kirkland, Alfred Younges, Sr.

Born October 6, 1917, in Elgin, IL
Died March 19, 2004, in Elgin, IL

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Nominated by Gerald Ford on December 11, 1974, to a seat vacated by William J. Bauer. Confirmed by the Senate on December 19, 1974, and received commission on December 21, 1974. Assumed senior status due to certified disability on April 30, 1979. Service terminated on March 19, 2004, due to death.

Education:
University of Illinois, B.A., 1941
University of Illinois College of Law, J.D., 1943

Professional Career:

Private practice, Chicago, Illinois, 1943
U.S. Army lieutenant, Infantry, 1943-1946
Private practice, Elgin, Illinois, 1946-1973
Special assistant attorney general, State of Illinois, 1969-1973
Judge, Illinois Circuit Court, Sixteenth Judicial Circuit, 1973-1974