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Graham, James L.
Born 1939 in Columbus, OH
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on August 15, 1986, to a seat vacated by Robert Morton Duncan. Confirmed by the Senate on September 25, 1986, and received commission on September 26, 1986. Served as chief judge, 2003-2004. Assumed senior status on August 31, 2004.
Education:
Ohio State University, B.A., 1962
Ohio State University College of Law (now Michael E. Moritz College of Law), J.D., 1962
Professional Career:
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on August 15, 1986, to a seat vacated by Robert Morton Duncan. Confirmed by the Senate on September 25, 1986, and received commission on September 26, 1986. Served as chief judge, 2003-2004. Assumed senior status on August 31, 2004.
Education:
Ohio State University, B.A., 1962
Ohio State University College of Law (now Michael E. Moritz College of Law), J.D., 1962
Professional Career:
Private practice, Columbus, Ohio, 1962-1986