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James Paul Churchill

Former judge · U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan

James Paul Churchill served on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. Appointed by Gerald Ford and confirmed Dec 18, 1974. ABA rating: Qualified.

Appointed by
Gerald Ford
Confirmed
Dec 18, 1974
ABA rating
Qualified
Born
1924

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of MichiganGerald Ford · Dec 18, 1974 – Jun 29, 2020

Education

  • University of MichiganB.B.A., 1947
  • University of Michigan Law SchoolLL.B., 1950

Career

U.S. Army, 1943-1946; Private practice, Vassar, Michigan, 1951-1965; Judge, Michigan Circuit Court, Fortieth Judicial Circuit, 1965-1974; Member, Judicial Conference of the United States, 1989-1990

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