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Judge James Harry Michael jr

Judge

District Court, W.D. Virginia

James Harry Michael jr served as Judge on the District Court, W.D. Virginia from 1980 to 2005. The appointment came from Jimmy Carter in 1980. Education: B.A. from University of Virginia-Main Campus.

Court
District Court, W.D. Virginia
Position
Judge
Appointed By
Jimmy Carter
Active
1980 – 2005
Party
Democratic
ABA Rating
Well Qualified (1980)

Education

  • B.A.University of Virginia-Main Campus (1940)

Career History

  • JudgeDistrict Court, W.D. Virginia (1980 – 2005) — appointed by Jimmy Carter
  • State senator1968 – 1980
  • Special master in patent cases1960 – 1970
  • Judge1954 – 1967
  • U.S. Naval Reserve commander1948 – 1969
  • Lecturer1948 – 1953
  • Private practice1946 – 1980
  • U.S. Navy lieutenant1942 – 1946

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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 Michael will decide any matter.