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William Ray Overton
Former judge · U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas
William Ray Overton served on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas. Appointed by Jimmy Carter and confirmed May 10, 1979. ABA rating: Well Qualified.
- Appointed by
- Jimmy Carter
- Confirmed
- May 10, 1979
- ABA rating
- Well Qualified
- Born
- 1939
Appointments
- Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of ArkansasJimmy Carter · May 10, 1979 – Jul 14, 1987
Education
- University of ArkansasB.A., B.S., 1961
- University of Arkansas School of LawLL.B., 1964
Career
Private practice, Little Rock, Arkansas, 1964-1979
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