James R. Williams (lawyer)

James R. Williams
Municipal Court
In office
1983–1989
Court of Common Pleas
In office
1989–2003
Preceded byJohn Reece
Personal details
Born1936
Columbus, Mississippi, US
DiedNovember 6, 2020
Akron, Ohio, US
Resting placeOhio Western Reserve National Cemetery
Alma materUniversity of Akron
OccupationLawyer and judge

James R. Williams (1936 – November 6, 2020) was a U.S. lawyer, jurist, Civil Rights leader, and politician. He was named one of the 100 most influential Black Americans by Ebony magazine.