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Watson, James Lopez
Born May 21, 1922, in New York, NY
Died September 1, 2001, in New York, NY
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. Customs Court
Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on January 19, 1966, to a seat vacated by Jed Johnson. Confirmed by the Senate on March 4, 1966, and received commission on March 7, 1966. Service terminated on November 1, 1980, due to reassignment.
Judge, U.S. Court of International Trade
Reassigned on November 1, 1980, to a new seat authorized by 94 Stat. 1727. Assumed senior status on February 28, 1991. Service terminated on September 1, 2001, due to death.
Education:
New York University, B.A., 1947
Brooklyn Law School, LL.B., 1951
Professional Career:
Died September 1, 2001, in New York, NY
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. Customs Court
Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on January 19, 1966, to a seat vacated by Jed Johnson. Confirmed by the Senate on March 4, 1966, and received commission on March 7, 1966. Service terminated on November 1, 1980, due to reassignment.
Judge, U.S. Court of International Trade
Reassigned on November 1, 1980, to a new seat authorized by 94 Stat. 1727. Assumed senior status on February 28, 1991. Service terminated on September 1, 2001, due to death.
Education:
New York University, B.A., 1947
Brooklyn Law School, LL.B., 1951
Professional Career:
U.S. Army, 1943-1945
Private practice, 1951-1953
State senator, New York, 1954-1963
Judge, Civil Court of the City of New York, 1963-1966
Nominated to U.S. Customs Court, October 6, 1965; no Senate vote