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James Marshall Sprouse
Former judge · U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
James Marshall Sprouse served on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Appointed by Jimmy Carter and confirmed Sep 11, 1979. ABA rating: Well Qualified.
- Appointed by
- Jimmy Carter
- Confirmed
- Sep 11, 1979
- ABA rating
- Well Qualified
- Born
- 1923
Appointments
- Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth CircuitJimmy Carter · Sep 11, 1979 – Jul 31, 1995
Education
- St. Bonaventure UniversityA.B., 1947
- Columbia Law SchoolLL.B., 1949
Career
U.S. Army, 104th Division, 1942-1945; Assistant attorney general, State of West Virginia, 1949; Fulbright Scholar in international law, University of Bordeaux, France, 1950; Counsel, Displaced Persons Commission, 1950-1951; Private practice, West Virginia, 1951-1952, 1957-1972, 1975-1979; Central Intelligence Agency, 1952-1957; Justice, Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia, 1972-1975
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