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William Robert Wallace

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

William Robert Wallace served on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma. Appointed by Harry S Truman and confirmed Jun 2, 1950.

Appointed by
Harry S Truman
Confirmed
Jun 2, 1950
Born
1886

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of OklahomaHarry S Truman · Jun 2, 1950 – Jun 24, 1960
  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of OklahomaHarry S Truman · Jun 2, 1950 – Jun 24, 1960
  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of OklahomaHarry S Truman · Jun 2, 1950 – Jun 24, 1960

Education

  • University of Oklahoma College of Law
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Career

Private practice, Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, 1910-1925; State representative, Oklahoma, 1909-1910; City attorney, Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, 1911-1912; Judge, Garvin County [Oklahoma] Court, 1913-1917; State senator, Oklahoma, 1919-1923; Private practice, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 1925-1950; Chairman, Oklahoma Public Welfare Commission, 1939-1942

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