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William W. Knox

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

William W. Knox served on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. Appointed by Richard M. Nixon and confirmed Oct 8, 1970. ABA rating: Exceptionally Well Qualified.

Appointed by
Richard M. Nixon
Confirmed
Oct 8, 1970
ABA rating
Exceptionally Well Qualified
Born
1911

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of PennsylvaniaRichard M. Nixon · Oct 8, 1970 – Aug 30, 1981

Education

  • University of MichiganA.B., 1932
  • University of Michigan Law SchoolJ.D., 1935

Career

Private practice, Erie, Pennsylvania, 1935-1970

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

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