James L. Graham
Appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1986 and confirmed by voice vote, James L. Graham is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. He earned a law degree from Ohio State University College of Law (now Michael E. Moritz College of Law) in 1962. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, September 25, 1986
- Appointed by
- Ronald Reagan, 1986
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Ohio State 1962 · Ohio State College of Law (now Michael E. Moritz College of Law) 1962
- Succeeded
- Robert Morton Duncan
- Succeeded by
- Michael H. Watson
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Southern District of Ohio · succeeded Robert Morton Duncan | Reagan (R) | voice |
A per-senator roll-call isn’t shown for this confirmation. The Senate’s recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989; many confirmations (especially before then, and most to the lower courts) were by voice vote or unanimous consent.
| Ohio State University | B.A. | 1962 |
| Ohio State University College of Law (now Michael E. Moritz College of Law) | J.D. | 1962 |
39 years on the Southern District of Ohio. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).