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Fox, James Carroll
Born November 6, 1928, in Atchison, KS
Died March 23, 2019, in Wilmington, NC
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on September 14, 1982, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on September 29, 1982, and received commission on September 30, 1982. Served as chief judge, 1990-1997. Assumed senior status on January 31, 2001. Service terminated on March 23, 2019, due to death.
Education:
University of North Carolina, B.S., 1950
University of North Carolina School of Law, J.D., 1957
Professional Career:
Died March 23, 2019, in Wilmington, NC
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on September 14, 1982, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on September 29, 1982, and received commission on September 30, 1982. Served as chief judge, 1990-1997. Assumed senior status on January 31, 2001. Service terminated on March 23, 2019, due to death.
Education:
University of North Carolina, B.S., 1950
University of North Carolina School of Law, J.D., 1957
Professional Career:
U.S. Army, 1951-1959
Law clerk, Hon. Don Gilliam, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina, 1957-1958
Private practice, Wilmington, North Carolina, 1958-1982
County attorney, New Hanover County, North Carolina, 1967-1981