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William Fremming Nielsen
Senior judge · U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington
William Fremming Nielsen serves on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington. Appointed by George H.W. Bush and confirmed May 9, 1991. ABA rating: Qualified.
- Appointed by
- George H.W. Bush
- Confirmed
- May 9, 1991
- ABA rating
- Qualified
- Born
- 1934
Appointments
- Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of WashingtonGeorge H.W. Bush · May 9, 1991
Education
- University of WashingtonB.A., 1956
- University of Washington School of LawLL.B., 1962
Career
U.S. Air Force first lieutenant, 1956-1959; Law clerk, Hon. Charles L. Powell, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington, 1963-1964; Private practice, Spokane, Washington, 1964-1991
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