Background
Sr., James Henry Allen, was born on May 10, 1935 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Son of Henry L. and Hazel V. Allen.
Sr., James Henry Allen, was born on May 10, 1935 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Son of Henry L. and Hazel V. Allen.
AB, Memphis State University, 1957. Bachelor of Laws, Tulane University, 1960.
Associate Tual, Allan, Keltner and Lee, Memphis, 1960, Nelson, Norvell & Floyd, Memphis, 1961. Claims adjuster State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, 1961-1965. Administrative assistant law clerk Bankruptcy Court, 1965-1967.
Associate Charles G. Black, 1967-1969. Assistant attorney general Shelby County, 1969-1979. United States magistrate United States District Court, 1979—2003.
Retired, 2003
Lecturer on criminal law, recruit class Shelby County Sheriff's Department, Memphis, 1976. Lecturer on federal rules civil procedure Continuing Legal Education, Memphis, 1981.
With United States Marine Corps Reserve, 1957-1965. Member Louisiana Bar Association, Memphis and Shelby County Bar Association, National Council United States Magistrates, Phi Alpha Delta.
Married Charlene Anne Jayroe, July 29, 1961. Children: James Henry, Elizabeth Hazel, Luanne Mae.