Judge James McPherson Proctor
Judge
District Court, District of Columbia
James McPherson Proctor served as Judge on the District Court, District of Columbia from 1948 to 1953. The appointment came from Harry Truman in 1948. Education: LL.B. from George Washington University. Earlier federal service: District Court, District of Columbia.
- Court
- District Court, District of Columbia
- Position
- Judge
- Appointed By
- Harry Truman
- Active
- 1931 – 1953
- Party
- Democratic
Education
- LL.B.George Washington University (1904)
Career History
- JudgeDistrict Court, District of Columbia (1948 – 1953) — appointed by Harry Truman
- JudgeDistrict Court, District of Columbia (1931 – 1948) — appointed by Herbert Hoover
- Special assistant attorney general1929 – 1931
- Private practice1913 – 1931
- chief assistant U.S. attorney1909 – 1913
- Assistant U.S. attorney1905 – 1913
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