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James Hunter III
Former judge · U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
James Hunter III served on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Appointed by Richard M. Nixon and confirmed Sep 21, 1971. ABA rating: Well Qualified.
- Appointed by
- Richard M. Nixon
- Confirmed
- Sep 21, 1971
- ABA rating
- Well Qualified
- Born
- 1916
Appointments
- Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third CircuitRichard M. Nixon · Sep 21, 1971 – Feb 10, 1989
Education
- Temple UniversityB.A., 1936
- University of Pennsylvania Law School (now Carey Law School)LL.B., 1939
Career
Private practice, New Jersey, 1939-1971; U.S. Marine Corps, 1942-1946
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