Bolitha James Laws
Bolitha James Laws (August 22, 1891 – November 14, 1958) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia.
Bolitha James Laws | |
|---|---|
| Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia | |
| In office 1948–1958 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | F. Dickinson Letts |
| Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia | |
| In office September 1, 1948 – November 14, 1958 | |
| Appointed by | operation of law |
| Preceded by | Seat established by 62 Stat. 869 |
| Succeeded by | Leonard Patrick Walsh |
| Chief Justice of the District Court of the United States for the District of Columbia | |
| In office February 23, 1945 – September 1, 1948 | |
| Appointed by | Franklin D. Roosevelt |
| Preceded by | Edward C. Eicher |
| Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
| Associate Justice of the District Court of the United States for the District of Columbia | |
| In office June 24, 1938 – February 23, 1945 | |
| Appointed by | Franklin D. Roosevelt |
| Preceded by | Seat established by 52 Stat. 584 |
| Succeeded by | Alexander Holtzoff |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Bolitha James Laws August 22, 1891 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Died | November 14, 1958 (aged 67) |
| Education | Georgetown Law (LL.B., LL.M.) |
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