James McGirr Kelly

Background

Kelly, James Mcgirr was born in 1928.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Wharton School, 1951; Juris Doctor, Temple University, 1957.

Career

Law clerk to judge, United States Court Common Pleas, Philadelphia, 1957-1958; assistant district attorney, Philadelphia County, 1958-1960; assistant attorney, United States District Court (eastern district) Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 1960-1962; master jury selection board, United States Court Common Pleas, Philadelphia, 1962-1964; private practice law, Philadelphia, 1962-1983; special assistant attorney general, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 1965; judge, United States District Court (eastern district) Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 1983-1995; senior judge, United States District Court (eastern district) Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, since 1995.

Achievements

• James McGirr Kelly has been listed as a reputable Federal judge by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, 1966-1977. Served with United States Navy, 1951-1953.