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William M. Nickerson

Senior judge · U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland

William M. Nickerson serves on the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. Appointed by George H.W. Bush and confirmed May 11, 1990. ABA rating: Well Qualified.

Appointed by
George H.W. Bush
Confirmed
May 11, 1990
ABA rating
Well Qualified
Born
1933

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of MarylandGeorge H.W. Bush · May 11, 1990

Education

  • University of VirginiaB.A., 1955
  • University of Maryland School of Law (now Francis King Carey School of Law)LL.B., 1962

Career

U.S. Coast Guard lieutenant, 1955-1959; Private practice, Baltimore, Maryland, 1962-1985; Associate judge, Maryland Circuit Court, Baltimore County, 1985-1990

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