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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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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 Proctor will decide any matter.