James Lindsay Almond Jr.
Appointed by President John F. Kennedy in 1963 and confirmed by voice vote, James Lindsay Almond Jr. was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of Virginia School of Law in 1923. He previously served on the U.S. Court of Customs and Patent Appeals. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1898–1986
- Appointed by
- John F. Kennedy, 1963
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Virginia Law 1923
- Succeeded by
- Arnold Wilson Cowen
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | U.S. Court of Customs and Patent Appeals succeeded Ambrose O'Connell | Kennedy (D) | Voice vote |
| 1982 | Federal Circuit | Reassigned | – |
Party letters show the appointing president’s party, not the judge’s own. A voice vote means the chamber approved aloud. No senator-by-senator tally is recorded.
Confirmation vote
Voice vote
The Senate approved this confirmation aloud, with no senator-by-senator tally recorded. Recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989.
Education
| University of Virginia School of Law | LL.B. | 1923 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed James Lindsay Almond Jr.?
- President John F. Kennedy appointed James Lindsay Almond Jr. to the U.S. Court of Customs and Patent Appeals in 1963.
- Was James Lindsay Almond Jr. appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- James Lindsay Almond Jr. was appointed by President John F. Kennedy, a Democrat. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was James Lindsay Almond Jr.'s confirmation vote?
- James Lindsay Almond Jr. was confirmed by voice vote on June 28, 1963. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was James Lindsay Almond Jr. on?
- James Lindsay Almond Jr. was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
Sources
Each fact on this page traces to a primary public record.
- FJC Biographical Directory
- Wikidata
- Portrait: Harris & Ewing Collection, Library of Congress (Public domain), via Wikimedia Commons
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3 years on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).