James Hay Reed (September 10, 1853 – June 17, 1927) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. With partner Philander C. Knox, he formed the law firm of Knox and Reed.

James Hay Reed
Pennsylvania Western District Court
Born 1853 in Allegheny, PA
Died 1927 in Pittsburgh, PA
FJC ID: 1980
- Gender
- Male
- Race
- White
Prior employment
- Private practice, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania1875–1891, 1892–1927
Appointments
1891–1892 · Appointed by Benjamin Harrison (Republican)Term ended: Resignation
Education
- Read law1875
- Western University of Pennsylvania (now University of Pittsburgh)A.M. · 1872