James R. Browning

American judge of the Ninth Circuit

James R. Browning - American judge of the Ninth Circuit
Born

1918
107 years ago

Died

May 6th, 2012
12 years ago — 94 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Served as a United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals from 1976 until 2012. Earned a law degree from Stanford Law School and worked as a law clerk for Justice William O. Douglas. Also served as a U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of California. Played a significant role in important cases impacting civil rights and public policy throughout the years on the bench. Passed away in 2012.

Served as judge for the Ninth Circuit

Worked as U.S. Attorney for California

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