James Hunter

James Hunter

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Prior offices

United States Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit

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Personal

Birthplace

Westville, N.J.

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James Hunter III (b. December 26, 1916 d. February 10, 1989) was nominated to the federal judiciary by President Nixon to the United States Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit.

Federal Judicial Service

Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on July 19, 1971, to a seat vacated by William Francis Smith; Confirmed by the Senate on September 21, 1971, and received commission on September 23, 1971. Assumed senior status on June 30, 1986. Service terminated on February 10, 1989, due to death.

Education

• Temple University, B.A., 1936
• University of Pennsylvania Law School, LL.B., 1939

Professional career

• Private practice, New Jersey, 1939-1971
• U.S. Marine Corps, 1942-1946

Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by: William Francis Smith	Third Circuit Court of Appeals 1971–1989	Succeeded by: Robert Cowen