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Judge James L. Dennis

Judge

Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

James L. Dennis is a Judge on the Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, serving since 1995. The appointment came from William Clinton in 1995. Education: B.A. from Louisiana Tech University; B.A. from Louisiana Tech University; J.D. from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. Earlier federal service: Supreme Court of Louisiana, Louisiana Court of Appeal.

Court
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Position
Judge
Appointed By
William Clinton
Active
1973 – present
Party
Democratic
ABA Rating
Qualified (1995)

Education

  • B.A.Louisiana Tech University (1959)
  • B.A.Louisiana Tech University
  • J.D.Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
  • B.A.Louisiana Tech University
  • J.D.Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Career History

  • JudgeCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (1995 – present) — appointed by William Clinton
  • JudgeSupreme Court of Louisiana (1975 – 1995)
  • JudgeLouisiana Court of Appeal (1974 – 1975)
  • Judge1996 – 1996
  • Judge1976 – 1976
  • Judge1974 – 1974
  • Judge1973 – 1973
  • Judge1996 – 1996
  • Associate justice1975 – 1995
  • Judge1974 – 1975
  • Judge1974 – 1974
  • Judge1974 – 1974
  • Judge1973 – 1973
  • Judge1973 – 1973
  • Judge1972 – 1974
  • State representative1968 – 1972
  • Private practice1962 – 1972
  • U.S. Army1955 – 1957

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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 Dennis will decide any matter.