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Hancock, James Hughes
Born April 30, 1931, in Montgomery, AL
Died July 24, 2020
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on March 20, 1973, to a seat vacated by Seybourn H. Lynne. Confirmed by the Senate on April 10, 1973, and received commission on April 17, 1973. Assumed senior status on May 1, 1996. Service terminated on July 24, 2020, due to death.
Education:
University of Alabama, B.S., 1953
University of Alabama School of Law, LL.B., 1957
Professional Career:
Died July 24, 2020
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on March 20, 1973, to a seat vacated by Seybourn H. Lynne. Confirmed by the Senate on April 10, 1973, and received commission on April 17, 1973. Assumed senior status on May 1, 1996. Service terminated on July 24, 2020, due to death.
Education:
University of Alabama, B.S., 1953
University of Alabama School of Law, LL.B., 1957
Professional Career:
U.S. Army lieutenant, 1953-1955
Law clerk, Hon. John L. Goodwyn, Supreme Court of Alabama
Private practice, Birmingham, Alabama, 1957-1973