Judge James Leo Ryan
Judge
Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
James Leo Ryan is a Judge on the Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, serving since 1985. The appointment came from Ronald Reagan in 1985. Education: B.A. from University of Detroit Mercy; B.A. from University of Detroit Mercy; J.D. from University of Detroit Mercy. Earlier federal service: Michigan Supreme Court.
- Court
- Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
- Position
- Judge
- Appointed By
- Ronald Reagan
- Active
- 1974 – present
- Party
- Republican
- ABA Rating
- Well Qualified (1985)
Education
- B.A.University of Detroit Mercy (1992)
- B.A.University of Detroit Mercy
- J.D.University of Detroit Mercy
Career History
- JudgeCourt of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit (1985 – present) — appointed by Ronald Reagan
- JudgeMichigan Supreme Court (1975 – 1985)
- Judge1974 – 1974
- Adjunct professor of law1974 – present
- U.S. Naval Reserve captain1957 – present
- U.S. Naval Reserve captain1957 – present
- Judge1986 – 1986
- military judge1980 – 1992
- Adjunct professor1979 – 1985
- Justice1975 – 1985
- Judge1974 – 1974
- Judge1966 – 1975
- Private practice1963 – 1966
- Justice of the peace1963 – 1966
- Private practice1960 – 1963
- lieutenant and law specialist1957 – 1960
Cases before Judge Ryan
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Search Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit dockets →Other judges on the Sixth Circuit
- Alan Eugene Norris
- Albert Joseph Engel
- Alice Moore Batchelder
- Anthony Joseph Celebrezze
- Arthur Carter Denison
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 Ryan will decide any matter.