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James Robert Martin, Jr.

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James Robert Martin Jr.

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Prior offices
United States District Court for the District of South Carolina

Education

Law

Washington and Lee University School of Law, 1931


James Robert Martin, Jr (1909-1984) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina. He joined the court in 1961 after being nominated by President John F. Kennedy.[1]

Early life and education

  • Washington and Lee University School of Law, LL.B., 1931[1]

Professional career

  • Private practice, Greenville, South Carolina, 1931-1944
  • South Carolina state representative from Greenville County, 1943-1944
  • Judge, Thirteenth Judicial Circuit of South Carolina, 1944-1961[1]

Judicial nominations and appointments

District of South Carolina

Martin was nominated to the Western and Eastern District of South Carolina by President John F. Kennedy on August 30, 1961, to a newly created seat; he was confirmed by the Senate on September 8, 1961, and received commission on September 18; served as chief judge, 1962-1965. He served the Western and Eastern District of South Carolina until November 1, 1965, due to his assignment to another court.[1]

Martin was reassigned November 1, 1965; Served as chief judge, 1965-1979; assumed senior status on November 30, 1979; his service was terminated on November 14, 1984, due to his death.

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Political offices
Preceded by:
NA-New Seat
District of South Carolina
1961–1979
Seat #4
Succeeded by:
George Anderson