James Paul Churchill facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
James Paul Churchill
|
|
|---|---|
 |
|
| Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan | |
| In office December 31, 1989 – June 29, 2020 |
|
| Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan | |
| In office 1989–1989 |
|
| Preceded by | Philip Pratt |
| Succeeded by | Julian Abele Cook Jr. |
| Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan | |
| In office December 20, 1974 – December 31, 1989 |
|
| Appointed by | Gerald Ford |
| Preceded by | Stephen John Roth |
| Succeeded by | Robert Hardy Cleland |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 10, 1924 Imlay City, Michigan |
| Died | June 29, 2020 (aged 96) Harbor Springs, Michigan |
| Education | University of Michigan (B.B.A.) University of Michigan Law School (LL.B.) |
James Paul Churchill was an important judge in the United States. He served as a federal judge for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. He was born on April 10, 1924, and passed away on June 29, 2020, at the age of 96.
Contents
Becoming a Judge
Early Life and Education
James Paul Churchill was born in Imlay City, Michigan. When he was older, he joined the United States Army. He served during World War II from 1943 to 1946. His unit was a field artillery battery, which means they used large cannons. They served in countries like France, Germany, and Austria.
After the war, he went to the University of Michigan. He earned a degree in business in 1947. Then, he studied law at the University of Michigan Law School, getting his law degree in 1950.
Starting His Law Career
After finishing law school, Churchill worked as a private lawyer. He had his own law practice in Vassar, Michigan, from 1951 to 1965. This means he helped people with their legal problems.
Later, he became a Circuit Judge for Michigan's 40th Judicial Circuit. He held this position from 1965 to 1974. A Circuit Judge handles many different types of cases in a specific area.
Becoming a Federal Judge
In 1974, President Gerald Ford chose James Churchill to be a federal judge. This is a very important job. He was nominated to a seat on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.
The United States Senate had to approve him, and they did on December 18, 1974. He officially started his new role on December 20, 1974.
Chief Judge and Senior Status
In 1989, Judge Churchill became the Chief Judge of the court. This means he was the main judge in charge. Later that year, on December 31, 1989, he took on "senior status". This allows experienced judges to work a reduced schedule. He continued to serve as a Senior Judge until he passed away in 2020.
