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James H. Payne
Former judge · U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma
James H. Payne served on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma. Appointed by George W. Bush and confirmed Oct 23, 2001 by a 100–0 Senate vote. ABA rating: Well Qualified.
- Appointed by
- George W. Bush
- Confirmed
- Oct 23, 2001
- Senate vote
- 100–0
- ABA rating
- Well Qualified
- Born
- 1941
Appointments
- Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of OklahomaGeorge W. Bush · Oct 23, 2001 – Dec 2, 2025
- Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of OklahomaGeorge W. Bush · Oct 23, 2001 – Dec 2, 2025
- Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of OklahomaGeorge W. Bush · Oct 23, 2001 – Dec 2, 2025
Education
- University of OklahomaB.S., 1963
- University of Oklahoma College of LawJ.D., 1966
Career
U.S. Air Force, 1966-1970; U.S. Air Force Reserve, 1975-1992; Assistant U.S. attorney, Eastern District of Oklahoma, 1970-1973; Private practice, Oklahoma, 1973-1988
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