Charles Ronald Norgle Sr. facts for kids

Charles Ronald Norgle Sr. was born on March 6, 1937. He is a retired federal judge who served in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. He is now an inactive senior judge, meaning he no longer hears cases.

Early Life and Education

Charles R. Norgle was born in Chicago, Illinois, on March 6, 1937. He served in the U.S. Army from 1955 to 1957. After his time in the military, he went to Northwestern University. He earned a degree in Business Administration in 1964.

He then continued his education at the John Marshall Law School. There, he earned his law degree, called a Juris Doctor, in 1969.

Career in Law

After finishing law school, Charles Norgle began his career in DuPage County, Illinois. From 1969 to 1971, he worked as an assistant state's attorney. This means he helped represent the government in legal cases.

He then became a deputy public defender from 1971 to 1973. A public defender helps people who cannot afford a lawyer.

Becoming a Judge

Charles Norgle started his judicial career in DuPage County. He became an associate judge in 1973. Later, he served as a circuit judge from 1977 to 1978.

He was an associate judge again from 1978 to 1981. Then, he returned to being a circuit judge from 1981 to 1984.

Federal Judicial Service

On September 10, 1984, President Ronald Reagan nominated Charles Norgle to be a federal judge. He was chosen for a new judge position in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

The United States Senate approved his nomination on October 3, 1984. He officially became a judge on October 4, 1984.

Senior Status

On October 4, 2022, Judge Norgle took on inactive senior status. This means he is still a federal judge, but he no longer handles new cases. He also does not participate in the daily work of the court.