James C. Crumlish, Jr.
| Jim Crumlish | |
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| President Judge of the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania |
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In office February 19, 1980 – February 19, 1990 |
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| Preceded by | James Bowman |
| Succeeded by | David Craig |
| Judge of the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania |
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In office March 17, 1970 – March 17, 1992 |
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| Preceded by | Court Created |
| Succeeded by | Robert Byer |
| 18th District Attorney of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | |
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In office January 8, 1962 – January 3, 1966 |
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| Preceded by | Victor Blanc |
| Succeeded by | Arlen Specter |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Died | March 17, 1992 West Chester, Pennsylvania |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Rosemary |
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Sons
Daughters
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| Alma mater |
Georgetown University University of Pennsylvania Law School |
| Profession | Attorney, Politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/branch | Navy |
James C. "Jim" Crumlish, Jr. was an American attorney and politician. He served as the District Attorney of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania between 1962 and 1966, and as a judge of the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania from 1970 until his death.
He was born and raised in Philadelphia. His father, James Sr., was a judge of the Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas and was a recognized figure within the city's Democratic Party hierarchy. Crumlish attended Georgetown University, and was in the process of earning his J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania School of Law when World War II broke out. He joined the Navy, and served as a senior line officer aboard the battleship USS Iowa. He took part in eight major battles and achieved the rank of lieutenant commander when he was 25 years old.
Crumlish returned to law school following the end of the war, and was admitted to the bar in 1949. He specialized in litigation while practicing general law, and in 1952, was appointed to the Philadelphia Registration Commission.
Ten years after his appointment to the Registration Commission, he was appointed Philadelphia District Attorney. His appointment followed the ascension of incumbent District Attorney Victor Blanc to a judgeship. A political unknown, his appointment was attributed to his relationship with Fifth District Congressman and Philadelphia Democratic Party Chairman Bill Green, Jr.
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