Judge James Leo Ryan

Judge

Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

James Leo Ryan's record lists Judge on the Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, starting in 1985; an end date is not recorded. 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
Judicial service: 1974 – end date not recorded
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 – end date not recorded) — appointed by Ronald Reagan
JudgeMichigan Supreme Court (1975 – 1985)
Judge1974
Adjunct professor of law1974 – end date not recorded
U.S. Naval Reserve captain1957 – end date not recorded
U.S. Naval Reserve captain1957 – end date not recorded
Judge1986
military judge1980 – 1992
Adjunct professor1979 – 1985
Justice1975 – 1985
Judge1974
Judge1966 – 1975
Private practice1963 – 1966
Justice of the peace1963 – 1966
Private practice1960 – 1963
lieutenant and law specialist1957 – 1960

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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 Ryan will decide any matter.