Judge James Braxton Craven jr
Judge
Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
James Braxton Craven jr served as Judge on the Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit from 1966 to 1977. The appointment came from Lyndon Johnson in 1966. Education: B.A. from Duke University; LL.B. from Harvard University. Earlier federal service: District Court, W.D. North Carolina.
- Court
- Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
- Position
- Judge
- Appointed By
- Lyndon Johnson
- Active
- 1961 – 1977
- Party
- Democratic
- ABA Rating
- Well Qualified (1966)
Education
- B.A.Duke University (1939)
- LL.B.Harvard University (1942)
Career History
- JudgeCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit (1966 – 1977) — appointed by Lyndon Johnson
- JudgeDistrict Court, W.D. North Carolina (1961 – 1966) — appointed by John Kennedy
- Solicitor1947 – present
- Special judge1956 – 1961
- Private practice1948 – 1956
- Assistant U.S. attorney1948 – 1952
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