Judge James A. Redden (1929-2020)

We note with great sadness and profound respect the passing Senior U.S. District Judge James A. Redden. He passed away peacefully on March 31, 2020, age 91. According to the family, a public service will be held after restrictions on gatherings are lifted.

We would like to direct your attention to this remembrance from U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Chief Judge Sidney R. Thomas, Judge Redden’s oral history conducted by Michael O’Rourke, and these excellent articles by Michele Friedman on pp. 8-9 and Justin Thorp.

Judge James A. Redden, Judge Ancer Haggerty, and longtime US Attorney Sid Lezak at 2006 Annual Picnic. Photo by Owen Schmidt

Judge Redden in a jovial mood at the 2008 Bench and Bar Social. Photo by Owen Schmidt.

Three former Oregon Attorneys General: Gov. Ted Kulongoski, Attorney General Dave Frohnmayer and Sr. Judge James A. Redden in 2012.

Senior Judges Owen Panner and James Redden enjoy the 100th anniversary of the Medford (James A. Redden) Courthouse in 2016 with U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark Clarke. Photo courtesy of Judge Clarke.

A young attorney and Judge Redden enjoy a laugh at the 2008 Bench and Bar Social. Photo by Owen Schmidt