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Judge James Robert Kirkland

Judge

District Court, District of Columbia

James Robert Kirkland served as Judge on the District Court, District of Columbia from 1950 to 1958. The appointment came from Harry Truman in 1950. Education: B.A. from George Washington University; LL.B. from George Washington University; LL.M. from George Washington University.

Court
District Court, District of Columbia
Position
Judge
Appointed By
Harry Truman
Active
1950 – 1958
Party
Democratic

Education

  • B.A.George Washington University (1927)
  • LL.B.George Washington University (1928)
  • LL.M.George Washington University (1929)

Career History

  • JudgeDistrict Court, District of Columbia (1950 – 1958) — appointed by Harry Truman
  • Counsel1947 – 1949
  • Private practice1934 – 1949
  • Assistant U.S. attorney1929 – 1934

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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 Kirkland will decide any matter.