James R. Williams (lawyer)
James R. Williams | |
|---|---|
| Municipal Court | |
| In office 1983–1989 | |
| Court of Common Pleas | |
| In office 1989–2003 | |
| Preceded by | John Reece |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1936 Columbus, Mississippi, US |
| Died | November 6, 2020 Akron, Ohio, US |
| Resting place | Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery |
| Alma mater | University of Akron |
| Occupation | Lawyer 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.