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Judge James Wilson

Judge

Supreme Court of the United States

James Wilson served as Judge on the Supreme Court of the United States from 1789 to 1798. The appointment came from George Washington in 1789.

Court
Supreme Court of the United States
Position
Judge
Appointed By
George Washington
Active
1789 – 1798

Career History

  • JudgeSupreme Court of the United States (1789 – 1798) — appointed by George Washington
  • Drafter1790 – present
  • Professor of law1789 – present
  • Delegate1787 – present
  • Delegate1783 – present
  • Delegate1785 – 1787
  • Avocat g�n�ral for maritime and commercial causes1779 – 1783
  • Businessman, land speculator and legal advisor1777 – 1787
  • Delegate1774 – 1777
  • Private practice1770 – 1774
  • Private practice1768 – 1770

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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 Wilson will decide any matter.