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Douglas Woodruff Hillman

Former judge · U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan

Douglas Woodruff Hillman served on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan. Appointed by Jimmy Carter and confirmed Sep 25, 1979. ABA rating: Well Qualified.

Appointed by
Jimmy Carter
Confirmed
Sep 25, 1979
ABA rating
Well Qualified
Born
1922

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of MichiganJimmy Carter · Sep 25, 1979 – Oct 1, 2002

Education

  • University of MichiganA.B., 1946
  • University of Michigan Law SchoolLL.B., 1948

Career

U.S. Army lieutenant, 1942-1945; Private practice, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1948-1979

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

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