William P. James
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Appointed byWarren G. Harding
Preceded bySeat established by 42 Stat. 837
Succeeded byJames F. T. O'Connor
BornJanuary 10, 1870
Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, New York
William P. James | |
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| Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of California | |
| In office March 3, 1923 – July 28, 1940 | |
| Appointed by | Warren G. Harding |
| Preceded by | Seat established by 42 Stat. 837 |
| Succeeded by | James F. T. O'Connor |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 10, 1870 Buffalo, New York |
| Died | July 28, 1940 (aged 70) Santa Monica, California |
William P. James (January 10, 1870 – July 28, 1940) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of California.
Born in Buffalo, New York, James began his career in private practice in Los Angeles, California. He was a Judge of the Los Angeles County Superior Court from 1905 to 1910, and of the California Court of Appeals from 1910 to 1923.[1]