Background
Redden, James Anthony was born on March 13, 1929 in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States. Son of James A. and Alma (Cheek) Redden.
Redden, James Anthony was born on March 13, 1929 in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States. Son of James A. and Alma (Cheek) Redden.
Student, Boston University, 1951; Bachelor of Laws, Boston College, 1954.
Private practice, Massachusetts, 1954-1955; title examiner, Title & Trust Insurance Company, Oregon, 1955; claims adjuster, Allstate Insurance Company, 1956; member firm, Collins, Redden, Ferris & Velure, Medford, Oregon, 1957-1973; treasurer, State of Oregon, 1973-1977; attorney general, 1977-1980; United States district judge, now senior judge, United States District Court Oregon, Portland, since 1980.
Chairman Oregon Public Employee Relations Board. Member Oregon House of Representatives, 1963-1969, minority leader, 1967-1969. With Army of the United States, 1946-1948.
Member American Bar Association, Massachusetts Bar Association, Oregon State Bar.
Married Joan Ida Johnson, July 13, 1950. Children: James A., William F.