James McPherson Proctor (Federal judge)

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James McPherson Proctor
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Prior offices:
United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
Years in office: 1948 - 1953

United States District Court for the District of Columbia
Years in office: 1931 - 1948
Personal
Birthplace
District of Columbia

James McPherson Proctor (1882-1953) was a federal judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit and the United States District Court for the District of Columbia.

District of Columbia Circuit

Proctor was nominated by President Harry Truman on February 2, 1948 to replace Harold Montelle Stephens. He was confirmed by the Senate on March 2nd of that year, and received commission on March 5th. He served on this court until his death on September 17, 1953.[1]

District of Columbia Supreme Court

Proctor was nominated by President Herbert Hoover on February 6, 1931 to replace William Hitz. He was confirmed by the Senate on February 25th of that year, and received commission on March 2nd. He served on this court until March 5, 1948, when he was appointed to the District of Columbia Circuit.[1]

Education

  • George Washington University Law School, LL.B., 1904[1]

Professional career

  • Assistant U.S. attorney, District of Columbia, 1905-1909
  • Chief assistant U.S. attorney, District of Columbia, 1909-1913
  • Private practice, Washington, DC, 1913-1931
  • Special assistant U.S. attorney general, Washington, DC, 1929-1931[1]


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