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James Rogers Miller Jr. (Federal judge)

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James Rogers Miller Jr.
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Prior offices:
United States District Court for the District of Maryland
Years in office: 1970 - 1986
Education
Bachelor's
Wesleyan University, 1953
Law
George Washington University Law Center, 1955
Personal
Birthplace
Maryland


James Rogers Miller, Jr. (1931-2014) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of Maryland.[1]

Miller was nominated by President Richard Nixon on September 28, 1970, to a new seat created by 84 Stat. 294; he was confirmed by the Senate on October 13, 1970, and received commission two days later. He resigned on December 1, 1986.[1] Miller was succeeded in this position by Frederic Smalkin. Miller passed away on June 25, 2014.[2]

Early life and education

  • Wesleyan University, B.A., 1953
  • George Washington University Law School, LL.B., 1955[1]

Professional career

  • 1963-1967: Maryland State Delegate
  • 1955-1970: Private Practice, Rockville, Maryland[1]

Judicial nominations and appointments

District of Maryland

Miller was nominated by President Richard Nixon on September 28, 1970, to a new seat created by 84 Stat. 294; he was confirmed by the Senate on October 13, 1970, and received commission two days later. He resigned on December 1, 1986.[1] Miller was succeeded in this position by Frederic Smalkin.

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Political offices
Preceded by:
NA- New Seat
District of Maryland
1970–1986
Seat #6
Succeeded by:
Frederic Smalkin