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Judge James Lopez Watson

Judge

United States Court of International Trade

James Lopez Watson served as Judge on the United States Court of International Trade from 1980 to 2001. Education: B.A. from New York University; LL.B. from Brooklyn Law School. Earlier federal service: United States Customs Court.

Court
United States Court of International Trade
Position
Judge
Active
1966 – 2001
Party
Democratic

Education

  • B.A.New York University (1947)
  • LL.B.Brooklyn Law School (1951)

Career History

  • JudgeUnited States Court of International Trade (1980 – 2001)
  • JudgeUnited States Customs Court (1966 – 1980) — appointed by Lyndon Johnson
  • Judge1963 – 1966
  • State senator1954 – 1963
  • Private practice1951 – 1953
  • U.S. Army1943 – 1945

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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 Watson will decide any matter.