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William F. Riley
Former judge · U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa
William F. Riley served on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa. Appointed by Harry S Truman and confirmed Dec 14, 1950.
- Appointed by
- Harry S Truman
- Confirmed
- Dec 14, 1950
- Born
- 1884
Appointments
- Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of IowaHarry S Truman · Dec 14, 1950 – Dec 29, 1956
Education
- Read law
- Iowa Agricultural College (now Iowa State University)A.B., 1884
Career
Private practice, Des Moines, Iowa, 1909-1942, 1945-1950; Special assistant attorney general, U.S. Department of Justice, 1942-1945
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