Background
Dowden, James F. was born on April 3, 1952 in Dumas, Arkansas, United States.
Dowden, James F. was born on April 3, 1952 in Dumas, Arkansas, United States.
Vanderbilt University (Bachelor of Arts, 1974). University of Arkansas (Juris Doctor, 1977).
Worked at Grobmyer, Ramsay & Ross, A Professional Association (Little Rock, Arkansas) specializing in Creditors Rights, Bankruptcy, Litigation. Admitted to the bar, 1977, Arkansas. 1978, United States. District Court, Eastern District of Arkansas.
1980, United States.
Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit and United States. Supreme Court.
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, 6th Judicial District, 1977-1980. Assistant Attorney General, State of Arkansas, 1980-1982.
Senior Law Clerk to United States.
Bankruptcy Judges Charles West. Baker and James G. Mixon, 1982-1985. Chapter 7 Trustee, Western District of Arkansas, 1985.
Member: Debtor-Creditor Bar of Central Arkansas (President, 1988-1989). American Bankruptcy Institute.
Member: Debtor-Creditor Bar of Central Arkansas (President, 1988-1989). American Bankruptcy Institute.