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Redden, James Anthony
Born March 13, 1929, in Springfield, MA
Died March 31, 2020
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon
Nominated by Jimmy Carter on December 3, 1979, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on February 20, 1980, and received commission on February 20, 1980. Served as chief judge, 1990-1995. Assumed senior status on March 13, 1995. Service terminated on March 31, 2020, due to death.
Education:
Boston College Law School, LL.B., 1954
Professional Career:
Died March 31, 2020
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon
Nominated by Jimmy Carter on December 3, 1979, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on February 20, 1980, and received commission on February 20, 1980. Served as chief judge, 1990-1995. Assumed senior status on March 13, 1995. Service terminated on March 31, 2020, due to death.
Education:
Boston College Law School, LL.B., 1954
Professional Career:
U.S. Army, 1946-1948
Private practice, Springfield, Massachusetts, 1954-1955
Title examiner, Title & Trust Insurance Company, Oregon, 1955
Claims adjuster, Allstate Insurance Corporation, 1956
Private practice, Medford, Oregon, 1956-1972
State representative, Oregon, 1963-1969; minority leader, 1967-1969
Chairman, Public Employee Relations Board, 1969-1972
Treasurer, State of Oregon, 1973-1976
Attorney general, State of Oregon, 1977-1980