James H. Payne
1941–2025 · Lubbock, TX
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma | Judge | George W. Bush (Republican) | Oct 24, 2001 | Death, Dec 2, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma | Judge | George W. Bush (Republican) | Oct 24, 2001 | Death, Dec 2, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma | Judge | George W. Bush (Republican) | Oct 24, 2001 | Death, Dec 2, 2025 |
Education
- University of Oklahoma, B.S., 1963
- University of Oklahoma College of Law, J.D., 1966
Professional Career
U.S. Air Force, 1966-1970; U.S. Air Force Reserve, 1975-1992; Assistant U.S. attorney, Eastern District of Oklahoma, 1970-1973; Private practice, Oklahoma, 1973-1988
Other Federal Judicial Service
- U.S. Magistrate/U.S. Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, 1988-2001