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William Nelson Goodwin
Former judge · U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
William Nelson Goodwin served on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. Appointed by Lyndon B. Johnson and confirmed Apr 21, 1966. ABA rating: Qualified.
- Appointed by
- Lyndon B. Johnson
- Confirmed
- Apr 21, 1966
- ABA rating
- Qualified
- Born
- 1909
Appointments
- Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of WashingtonLyndon B. Johnson · Apr 21, 1966 – Dec 31, 1975
- Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of WashingtonLyndon B. Johnson · Apr 21, 1966 – Dec 31, 1975
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
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