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William G. East

Former judge · U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon

William G. East served on the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon. Appointed by Dwight D. Eisenhower and confirmed Jun 7, 1955.

Appointed by
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Confirmed
Jun 7, 1955
Born
1908

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of OregonDwight D. Eisenhower · Jun 7, 1955 – Apr 27, 1985

Education

  • University of Oregon School of LawLL.B., 1931
  • University of Oregon School of LawJ.D., 1932

Career

Private practice, Eugene, Oregon, 1932-1942, 1946-1949; U.S. Army Reserve captain, 1942-1946; City attorney, Eugene, Oregon, 1946-1947; Judge, Oregon Circuit Court, Second Judicial District, 1949-1955

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From the Federal Judicial Center’s biographical directory of federal judges.

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Capitol Receipts, “Judge William G. East, District Court for the District of Oregon,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/judge/j1380336/william-g-east (accessed 2026-10-15).

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