History of the Federal Judiciary


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Munley, James Martin
Born 1936 in Scranton, PA

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania
Nominated by William J. Clinton on June 4, 1998, to a seat vacated by William W. Caldwell. Confirmed by the Senate on October 21, 1998, and received commission on October 22, 1998. Assumed senior status on January 30, 2009.

Education:
University of Scranton, B.S., 1958
Temple University School of Law, LL.B., 1963

Professional Career:
U.S. Army Private, 1958-1960
Law clerk, Hon. Michael J. Eagen, Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, 1963-1964
Private practice, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 1964-1977
Arbitrator, U.S. Steel and Steel Workers of America, 1970-1977
Arbitrator, U.S. Postal Service Expedited Arbitration Panel, 1972-1977
Arbitrator, Middle Atlantic Expedited Arbitration Panel, 1972-1977
Hearing examiner, Pennsylvania Department of Revenue, 1973-1977
Judge, Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas, Forty-fifth Judicial District, 1978-1998

 

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