James Harris Baldwin

James Harris Baldwin

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Nonpartisan

Prior offices

United States District Court for the District of Montana

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Education

Bachelor's

University of Virginia, 1900

Law

Read law, 1900

Personal

Birthplace

St. Joseph, Mo.

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James Harris Baldwin (1876-1944) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of Montana. He was nominated by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt on May 20, 1935. He served until his death on October 26, 1944. Baldwin was succeeded in this position by Judge Robert Lewis Brown.

Early life and education

• Read law, 1900
• University of Virginia, B.L., 1900

Professional career

• 1934-1935: U.S. Attorney for the District of Montana
• 1908-1909: Chief deputy county attorney, Silver Bow County, Montana
• 1907-1908: Assistant county attorney, Silver Bow County, Montana
• 1900-1934: Attorney in private practice

Judicial nominations and appointments

District of Montana

Baldwin was nominated by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt on May 20, 1935, to replace George Bourquin. He was confirmed by the Senate on May 29, 1935, and received commission on June 4, 1935. He served until his death on October 26, 1944. Baldwin was succeeded in this position by Judge Robert Lewis Brown.

See also

• Federal judges nominated by Franklin Delano Roosevelt

External links

• Judge Baldwin Biography from the Federal Judicial Center

Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by: George Bourquin	District of Montana 1935–1944 Seat #1	Succeeded by: Robert Lewis Brown