Background
Ideman, James M. was born on April 2, 1931 in Rockford, Illinois, United States. Son of Joseph and Natalie Ideman.
Ideman, James M. was born on April 2, 1931 in Rockford, Illinois, United States. Son of Joseph and Natalie Ideman.
Bachelor, The Citadel, 1953;
Juris Doctor, University of Southern California, 1963.
Deputy district attorney, Los Angeles County, 1964-1979;
judge, Los Angeles County Superior Court, 1979-1984;
appointed judge, United States District Court (central district) California, Los Angeles, 1984-1998;
senior judge, United States District Court (central district) California, Los Angeles, 1998.
James M. Ideman has been listed as a reputable Federal judge by Marquis Who's Who.
Served to First lieutenant United States Army, 1953-1956, colonel Army of the United States Retired.
Married Gertraud Erika Ideman, June 1, 1971.