Background
Foreman, James Louis was born on May 12, 1927 in Metropolis, Illinois, United States. Son of James C. and Anna Elizabeth (Henne) Foreman.
Foreman, James Louis was born on May 12, 1927 in Metropolis, Illinois, United States. Son of James C. and Anna Elizabeth (Henne) Foreman.
Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Law, University of Illinois, 1950; Juris Doctor, University of Illinois, 1952.
Independent practice law, Metropolis, Illinois partner, Chase and Foreman, Metropolis, until 1972; state's attorney, State of Illinois, Massac County assistant attorney general, State of Illinois chief judge, United States District Court (southern district) Illinois, Benton, 1979-1992; senior status, United States District Court (southern district) Illinois, Benton, since 1992.
President Board of Education, Metropolis. With United States Navy, 1945-1946. Member Illinois State Bar Association, Metropolis Chamber of Commerce (past president).
Married Mabel Inez Dunn, June 16, 1948. Children: Beth Foreman Banks, Rhonda Foreman Wittig, Nanette Foreman Love.