James E. McMahon is an American attorney and 38th United States Attorney for the District of South Dakota.

James E. McMahon
38th United States Attorney for the
District of South Dakota
In office
2002–2005
PresidentGeorge W. Bush
Preceded byTed McBride
Succeeded bySteven K. Mullin
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceSioux Falls, South Dakota
Alma materMorningside College
University of South Dakota (JD)
ProfessionAttorney

Early life and education

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Jim McMahon graduated with a J.D. University of South Dakota School of Law in 1977.

Career

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McMahon was nominated by President George W. Bush to be the United States Attorney for the District of South Dakota in 2002. McMahon was sworn in as U.S. Attorney on May 12, 2002.[1]

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McMahon joined in Redstone Law Firm in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, following his departure from the United States Attorney for the District of South Dakota office.

Legal offices
Preceded by United States Attorney for the District of South Dakota
2002–2005
Succeeded by

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Hayworth, Bret. "Top federal attorney in S. Dakota draws Siouxland roots". siouxcityjournal.com. Sioux City Journal.