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James Carroll Fox

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina
Biography

Born 1928 in Atchison, KS

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on September 14, 1982, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on September 29, 1982, and received commission on September 30, 1982. Served as chief judge, 1990-1997. Assumed senior status on January 31, 2001.

Education:
University of North Carolina, B.S., 1950
University of North Carolina School of Law, J.D., 1957

Professional Career:
U.S. Army, 1951-1959
Law clerk, Hon. Don Gilliam, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina, 1957-1958
Private practice, Wilmington, North Carolina, 1958-1982
County attorney, New Hanover County, North Carolina, 1967-1981

Professional Experience
Judge
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina
- Current
Served as chief judge, 1990-1997. Assumed senior status on January 31, 2001.
Private practice
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Wilmington, North Carolina
County attorney
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New Hanover County, North Carolina
U.S. Army
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Law clerk
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Hon. Don Gilliam, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina
Education
University of North Carolina School of Law
J.D.
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University of North Carolina
B.S.
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Websites & Blogs
Website
United States District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina
Website
Federal Judicial Center Biography
Contact & Map
United States Courthouse
2 Princess Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
Telephone: (910) 815-4738