Churchill, James Paul Born 1924 in Imlay City, MI Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan Nominated by Gerald Ford on December 2, 1974, to a seat vacated by Stephen John Roth. Confirmed by the Senate on December 18, 1974, and received commission on December 20, 1974. Served as chief judge, 1989. Assumed senior status on December 31, 1989. Education: University of Michigan, B.B.A., 1947 University of Michigan Law School, LL.B., 1950 Professional Career: U.S. Army, 1943-1946 Private practice, Vassar, Michigan, 1951-1965 Judge, Michigan Circuit Court, Fortieth Judicial Circuit, 1965-1974