John Fitzgerald Kness (born 1969) is a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Prior to becoming a judge, Kness served as General Counsel of the College of DuPage.
- Gender
- Male
- Race
- White
Prior employment
- College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IllinoisGeneral counsel · 2016–2020
Northern District of IllinoisAssistant U.S. attorney · 2009–2016- Private practice, Chicago, Illinois2003–2004, 2005–2009
Law clerk , Hon. William H. Pryor · 2004–2005- Oak Park, IllinoisPatrol officer · 1998–2000
Appointments
2020–present · Appointed by Donald J. Trump (Republican)
Education
- Northwestern UniversityB.A. · 1991