Background
Durkin, Thomas M. was born on December 26, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Durkin, Thomas M. was born on December 26, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
University of Illinois (Bachelor of Science, with honors, 1975). DePaul University (Juris Doctor, with honors, 1978).
Worked at Mayer, Brown & Platt. Admitted to the bar, 1978, Illinois and United States. District Court, Northern District of Illinois.
Assistant United States.
Attorney, Northern District of Illinois, 1980-1993. First Assistant United States.
Attorney, 1990-1993. Chief, Special Prosecutions Division, 1990.
Chief, Criminal Receiving and Appellate Division, 1989.