Background
McHugh, James Joseph was born on August 12, 1930 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of James Joseph and Patience Mary (McGowan) McHugh.
McHugh, James Joseph was born on August 12, 1930 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of James Joseph and Patience Mary (McGowan) McHugh.
Bachelor of Arts (with honors), University of Pennsylvania, 1951; Bachelor of Laws, University Pennsylvania, 1954; Master of Science in International Relations, George Washington University, 1972.
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1955; advanced through grades to rear admiral, United States Navy, 1980; legal officer, Naval Air Station, Point Mugu, California, 1955-1958; staff officer, Office Judge Advisory General, Washington, 1959-1963; staff instructor, United States Naval Justice School, Newport, Rhode Island, 1963-1965; counsel, Bureau Naval Personnel, Washington, 1965-1968; assistant fleet judge advisory to commander in chief, United States Pacific Fleet, 1968-1971; special counsel to chief naval operations, Washington, 1972-1976; officer in charge, Naval Legal Service Office, San Francisco, 1976-1978; assistant judge advisory general, Washington, 1978-1980; deputy judge advisory general, Alexandria, Virginia, 1980-1982; judge advisory general, Alexandria, Virginia, 1982-1984; assistant dean, McGeorge School Law, Sacramento, 1984-1986; associate dean, McGeorge School Law, Sacramento, 1987-1993.
Member American Bar Association, Order of Coif (honorary), Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Rita Marie Huber, May 21, 1960. Children: Margaret Marie, James Joseph IV.