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James O. Ellison

Former judge · U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma

James O. Ellison served on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma. Appointed by Jimmy Carter and confirmed Oct 31, 1979. ABA rating: Well Qualified.

Appointed by
Jimmy Carter
Confirmed
Oct 31, 1979
ABA rating
Well Qualified
Born
1929

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of OklahomaJimmy Carter · Oct 31, 1979 – Nov 22, 2014

Education

  • University of OklahomaB.A., 1951
  • University of Oklahoma College of LawLL.B., 1951

Career

U.S. Army captain, 1951-1953; Private practice, Red Fork, Oklahoma, 1953-1955; Private practice, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1955-1979

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