Background
McCann, James Richard was born on November 23, 1923 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Charles C. and Elizabeth (Langdon) McCann.
McCann, James Richard was born on November 23, 1923 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Charles C. and Elizabeth (Langdon) McCann.
Bachelor, Hillsdale College, 1950; Juris Doctor, Wayne State University, 1955.
Private practice, Dearborn, Michigan, 1955; councilman, City of Livonia (Michigan), 1956-1966; judge, 16th District Court, Livonia, since 1966. Commissioner Michigan Judicial Tenure Commission, Detroit, since 1982.
Sergeant United States Army Air Force, 1942-1946. Member Inc. Society Irish/American Lawyers (secretary, treasurer since 1982), Michigan District Judges (president 1982), Wayne Couanty District Judges (president 1977).
Married Lillian Frances DeHart, October 6, 1949. Children: Kathleen, Maureen, James, Wade.