James J. Archer (July 12, 1860 – May 24, 1921) was an American politician and lawyer.

His brother was Henry W. Archer Jr., who also served as state delegate.

[1][4] Archer practiced law for thirty years in Harford, Cecil and Baltimore counties.

[1] Archer died on May 24, 1921, at his home in Shamrock, Bel Air, Maryland.

He was buried at the family lot in Green Mount Cemetery in Baltimore.