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Connell, James C.
Born September 20, 1897, in Cleveland, OH
Died October 30, 1973
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
Nominated by Dwight D. Eisenhower on June 24, 1954, to a new seat authorized by 68 Stat. 8. Confirmed by the Senate on August 10, 1954, and received commission on August 10, 1954. Served as chief judge, 1960-1967. Assumed senior status on September 21, 1971. Service terminated on October 30, 1973, due to death.
Education:
John Marshall School of Law (now Cleveland-Marshall College of Law), LL.B., 1918
Professional Career:
Died October 30, 1973
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
Nominated by Dwight D. Eisenhower on June 24, 1954, to a new seat authorized by 68 Stat. 8. Confirmed by the Senate on August 10, 1954, and received commission on August 10, 1954. Served as chief judge, 1960-1967. Assumed senior status on September 21, 1971. Service terminated on October 30, 1973, due to death.
Education:
John Marshall School of Law (now Cleveland-Marshall College of Law), LL.B., 1918
Professional Career:
Private practice, Cleveland, Ohio, 1918-1922, 1928-1941
Assistant police prosecutor, Cleveland, Ohio, 1922-1923
Assistant county prosecutor, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, 1923-1928
Judge, Cuyahoga County [Ohio] Court of Common Pleas, 1941-1954