James R. Lawton Hon. | |
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 Portrait of James R. Lawton | |
| Massachusetts Registrar of Motor Vehicles | |
| In office 1963–1964 | |
| Preceded by | Clement A. Riley |
| Succeeded by | Richard E. McLaughlin |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives for the 8th Plymouth District | |
| In office 1953–1963 | |
| Preceded by | C. Gerald Lucey |
| Succeeded by | James P. Downey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 20, 1925 Brockton, Massachusetts |
| Died | February 3, 2007 (aged 81) Brockton, Massachusetts |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Suffolk University Portia Law School |
| Profession | Attorney Government official Judge |
James R. Lawton (October 20, 1925 – February 3, 2007) was an American jurist and politician who served as a probate judge in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, and a Brockton city councilor.