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William F. Downes
Former judge · U.S. District Court for the District of Wyoming
William F. Downes served on the U.S. District Court for the District of Wyoming. Appointed by William J. Clinton and confirmed Jun 15, 1994. ABA rating: Well Qualified.
- Appointed by
- William J. Clinton
- Confirmed
- Jun 15, 1994
- ABA rating
- Well Qualified
- Born
- 1946
Appointments
- Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of WyomingWilliam J. Clinton · Jun 15, 1994 – Jul 24, 2011
Education
- North Texas State University (now University of North Texas)B.A., 1968
- University of Houston Law CenterJ.D., 1974
Career
U.S. Marine Corps captain, 1968-1971; Private practice, Green River, Wyoming, 1975-1978; Private practice, Casper, Wyoming, 1978-1994
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