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James Focht McClure Jr.
Former judge · U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
James Focht McClure Jr. served on the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. Appointed by George H.W. Bush and confirmed Apr 27, 1990. ABA rating: Well Qualified.
- Appointed by
- George H.W. Bush
- Confirmed
- Apr 27, 1990
- ABA rating
- Well Qualified
- Born
- 1931
Appointments
- Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of PennsylvaniaGeorge H.W. Bush · Apr 27, 1990 – Dec 17, 2010
Education
- Amherst CollegeA.B., 1952
- University of Pennsylvania Law School (now Carey Law School)J.D., 1957
Career
U.S. Army, 1952-1954; Attorney, Legal Advisor's Office, U.S. Department of State, 1957-1958; Private practice, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1958-1961; Counsel, Merck & Co., Inc., 1961-1965; Private practice, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, 1965-1984; District attorney, Union County, Pennsylvania, 1974-1975; President judge, Court of Common Pleas of Snyder and Union Counties [Pennsylvania], 1984-1990
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