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William Louis Beatty

Former judge · U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois

William Louis Beatty served on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois. Appointed by Jimmy Carter and confirmed Oct 4, 1979. ABA rating: Well Qualified.

Appointed by
Jimmy Carter
Confirmed
Oct 4, 1979
ABA rating
Well Qualified
Born
1925

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of IllinoisJimmy Carter · Oct 4, 1979 – Jul 22, 2001

Education

  • St. Louis University School of LawLL.B., 1950

Career

U.S. Army, 1943-1946; Private practice, Granite City, Illinois, 1950-1968; Judge, Illinois Circuit Court, Third Judicial Circuit, 1968-1979

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