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James August Comiskey

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

James August Comiskey served on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. Appointed by Lyndon B. Johnson and confirmed Mar 2, 1967. ABA rating: Qualified.

Appointed by
Lyndon B. Johnson
Confirmed
Mar 2, 1967
ABA rating
Qualified
Born
1926

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of LouisianaLyndon B. Johnson · Mar 2, 1967 – Jun 15, 1975

Education

  • Loyola University New OrleansB.A., 1949
  • Loyola University New Orleans School of LawJ.D., 1951

Career

U.S. Army, 1944-1946; Private practice, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1951-1967, 1975-2005

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