Robinson, James J. (James Jaquess), 1893-1980

  1. Robinson, James J. (James Jaquess), 1893-1980
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James J. Robinson, born on July 14, 1893, in Owensville, Indiana, graduated from Indiana University with a bachelor of arts in 1914. While a student at Harvard University Law School, Robinson enlisted in the Boston Naval Yard as a second class seaman in 1918. Robinson received his bachelor of laws (1919) and doctor's degree (1931) from Harvard University Law School.

Robinson practiced law in Princeton, Indiana, until 1924. In addition to his practice, Robinson taught law at Indiana University, Iowa State University, and the Indiana State Police School. Robinson relocated to Washington, DC, in 1941 to work with the United States Supreme Court as a member of the Advisory Committee on Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure.

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