James Arnold Lowell (February 5, 1869 – November 30, 1933) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts.

He was the son of John Lowell, a United States federal judge who served from 1865-1884.

Born in Newton, Massachusetts, Lowell received an Artium Baccalaureus degree from Harvard University in 1891 and a Bachelor of Laws from Harvard Law School in 1894.

[1] On September 20, 1922, Lowell was nominated by President Warren G. Harding to a new seat on the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts created by 42 Stat.

He was confirmed by the United States Senate on September 22, 1922, and received commission the same day, serving in that capacity until his death on November 30, 1933.