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Judge Morris Ames Soper

Judge

Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

Morris Ames Soper served as Judge on the Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit from 1932 to 1963. The appointment came from Herbert Hoover in 1932. Education: B.A. from Johns Hopkins University. Earlier federal service: District Court, D. Maryland.

Court
Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Position
Judge
Appointed By
Herbert Hoover
Active
1923 – 1963
Party
Republican

Education

  • B.A.Johns Hopkins University (1893)

Career History

  • JudgeCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit (1932 – 1963) — appointed by Herbert Hoover
  • JudgeDistrict Court, D. Maryland (1923 – 1931) — appointed by Warren Harding
  • Private practice1921 – 1923
  • Chief judge1914 – 1921
  • President, Board of Police Commissioners1912 – 1913
  • Private practice1909 – 1914
  • Assistant U.S. attorney1900 – 1909
  • Assistant state's attorney1897 – 1899

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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 Soper will decide any matter.