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William G. Bassler

Former judge · U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey

William G. Bassler served on the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. Appointed by George H.W. Bush and confirmed Sep 12, 1991. ABA rating: Qualified.

Appointed by
George H.W. Bush
Confirmed
Sep 12, 1991
ABA rating
Qualified
Born
1938

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of New JerseyGeorge H.W. Bush · Sep 12, 1991 – Aug 31, 2006

Education

  • Fordham UniversityB.A., 1960
  • Georgetown College (now Georgetown University) Law CenterJ.D., 1963
  • New York University School of LawLL.M., 1969

Career

Law clerk, Hon. Mark Sullivan, Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division, 1963-1964; Private practice, New Jersey, 1964-1988; Judge, Superior Court of New Jersey, 1988-1991

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