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James Harry Michael Jr.
Former judge · U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia
James Harry Michael Jr. served on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia. Appointed by Jimmy Carter and confirmed Sep 29, 1980. ABA rating: Well Qualified.
- Appointed by
- Jimmy Carter
- Confirmed
- Sep 29, 1980
- ABA rating
- Well Qualified
- Born
- 1918
Appointments
- Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of VirginiaJimmy Carter · Sep 29, 1980 – Aug 29, 2005
Education
- University of VirginiaB.S., 1940
- University of Virginia School of LawLL.B., 1942
Career
U.S. Navy lieutenant, 1942-1946; Private practice, Charlottesville, Virginia, 1946-1980; U.S. Naval Reserve commander, 1948-1969; Lecturer, University of Virginia, 1948-1953; Judge, Charlottesville [Virginia] Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court, 1954-1967; Special master in patent cases, U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia, 1960-1970; State senator, Virginia, 1968-1980
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