Background
James Banta, Richard was born on February 10, 1947 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States.
James Banta, Richard was born on February 10, 1947 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States.
University of Michigan (Bachelor of Arts, 1969). George Washington University (Juris Doctor, with honors, 1972). London School of Economics and Political Science (Master of Laws 1982).
Admitted to the bar, 1972, Colorado, United States. District Court, District of Colorado and United States. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit.
1979, Northern Mariana Islands.
Staff Attorney, United States. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit, 1972-1973.
Senior Staff Attorney, United States. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit, 1973-1978.
Assistant Attorney General, Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, 1979-1981.
Member: Colorado Criminal Defense Bar.
Member: Colorado Criminal Defense Bar.