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Singleton, James Keith, Jr.
Born 1939 in Oakland, CA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska
Nominated by George H.W. Bush on January 24, 1990, to a seat vacated by James M. Fitzgerald. Confirmed by the Senate on May 11, 1990, and received commission on May 14, 1990. Served as chief judge, 1995-2002. Assumed senior status on January 27, 2005.
Education:
University of California, Berkeley, A.B., 1961
University of California, Berkeley, School of Law, LL.B., 1964
Professional Career:
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska
Nominated by George H.W. Bush on January 24, 1990, to a seat vacated by James M. Fitzgerald. Confirmed by the Senate on May 11, 1990, and received commission on May 14, 1990. Served as chief judge, 1995-2002. Assumed senior status on January 27, 2005.
Education:
University of California, Berkeley, A.B., 1961
University of California, Berkeley, School of Law, LL.B., 1964
Professional Career:
Private practice, Anchorage, Alaska, 1963, 1965-1970
Judge, Alaska Superior Court, 1970-1980
Judge, Alaska Court of Appeals, 1980-1990