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Judge James Benton Parsons

Judge

District Court, N.D. Illinois

James Benton Parsons served as Judge on the District Court, N.D. Illinois from 1961 to 1993. The appointment came from John Kennedy in 1961. Education: B.A. from Millikin University; M.A. from University of Chicago.

Court
District Court, N.D. Illinois
Position
Judge
Appointed By
John Kennedy
Active
1961 – 1993
Party
Democratic

Education

  • B.A.Millikin University (1934)
  • M.A.University of Chicago (1946)

Career History

  • JudgeDistrict Court, N.D. Illinois (1961 – 1993) — appointed by John Kennedy
  • Judge1960 – 1961
  • Assistant U.S. attorney1951 – 1960
  • Private practice1949 – 1951
  • Assistant corporation counsel1949 – 1951
  • U.S. Naval Reserve1942 – 1945

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About this profile

Biographical details on this page — court, position, appointing authority, service dates, education, and career history — are public record, sourced from the CourtListener judicial directory. They are not legal advice and do not predict how Judge Parsons will decide any matter.