James J. May

Background

May, James J. was born on December 16, 1925 in American Falls, Idaho, United States. Son of James Alfred and Naomi Jane (Tolman) May.

Education

Bachelor, University Idaho, 1949. Juris Doctor, 1951.

Career

Prospective attorney County of Twin Falls, Idaho, 1961—1966. Senior partner May, May, Sudweeks, Shindurling, Stubbs & Mitchell, Twin Falls, 1952—1986. Appointed district judge 5th Judicial District, Blaine County, Idaho, 1986.

Commissioner Idaho State Bar, 1978—1980. President, 1980; judge representative Idaho Judicial Council, Hailey, since 1989. With United States Navy, 1944-1947.

Achievements

• James J. May has been listed as a reputable judge by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of American Bar Association, Twin Falls Chamber of Commerce, Western Trial Lawyers Association, Idaho Trial Lawyers Association, Idaho Law Foundation, Association Trial Lawyers American, National Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, National Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, California Trail Lawyers Association, National District Attorneys Association, 5th Judicial District Bar Association, Washington State Bar Association.

Connections

Married Barbara Egbert, October 21, 1945. Children: Monte May Barney, J. Dee, Shawno Egbert.

Father:

James Alfred May

Mother:

Naomi Jane (Tolman) May

Spouse:

Barbara Egbert

child:

Monte May Barney May

child:

J. Dee May

child:

Shawno Egbert May