Name James Miller, Role Jr. | Education Wesleyan University | |
Died June 25, 2014, Easton, Maryland, United States | ||
James Rogers Miller Jr. (June 15, 1931 – June 25, 2014) was a former United States federal judge.
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Background
Born in Sandy Spring, Maryland, Miller received a B.A. from Wesleyan University in 1953 and an LL.B. from Georgetown University Law Center in 1955. He was in private practice in Rockville, Maryland from 1955 to 1970. He was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates from 1963 to 1967 and a member of the Republican Party.
Judicial career
On September 28, 1970, Miller was nominated by President Richard Nixon to a new seat on the United States District Court for the District of Maryland created by 84 Stat. 294. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on October 13, 1970, and received his commission on October 15, 1970. Miller served in that capacity until his retirement on December 1, 1986.
Death
Miller died on June 25, 2014 in Easton, Maryland.