James Robinson

James Robinson (May 11, 1843 – March 22, 1933) was a justice of the North Dakota Supreme Court from 1917 to 1922.

Biography

Early years Born in Michigan, Robinson began his education in Canada, where he taught school for a short time.

He enlisted in the Union Army and served during the Civil War.

Legal career Robinson graduated from the Michigan State University College of Law on March 5, 1868, and thereafter engaged in the private practice of law in Wisconsin until 1883, during which time he also served a term as District Attorney of Trempealeau County.

He became Chief Justice of North Dakota in 1921, but was defeated in a reelection attempt in 1922.

Later years

He then returned to the practice of law until poor health forced his retirement, in 1931. In 1931, he moved into a National Soldiers Home in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and remained there until his death in 1933.