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William Nelson Goodwin

Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington · 1966

William Nelson Goodwin , Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. William Nelson Goodwin (August 17, 1909 – December 31, 1975) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington and the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington.

Education

  • Washington State CollegeB.A., 1931
  • University of Oregon School of LawLL.B., 1934

Career

Salesman, Washington State, 1934-1937; Deputy prosecutor, Pierce County, Washington, 1938-1940; Private practice, Tacoma, Washington, 1940-1964; U.S. Marine Corps private first class, 1944-1945; Regent, Washington State University, 1957-1975; U.S. attorney for the Western District of Washington, 1964-1966

Biography

William Nelson Goodwin (August 17, 1909 – December 31, 1975) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington and the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington.

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