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William Denman

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William Denman
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Prior offices:
United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit
Years in office: 1957 - 1959

Years in office: 1935 - 1957
Education
Bachelor's
University of California, Berkeley, 1894
Law
Harvard Law, 1897
Personal
Birthplace
San Francisco, CA


William Denman (1872-1959) was a federal judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He was nominated by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt on January 10, 1935 to replace William Ball Gilbert. He was confirmed by the Senate on January 29th, and received commission on February 1st. From 1948 to 1957, he served as the chief judge. On July 3, 1957, he assumed senior status and continued to serve in this capacity until his death on March 9, 1959.[1]

Education

  • University of California, Berkeley, B.Litt., 1894
  • Harvard Law School, LL.B., 1897[1]

Professional career

  • Private practice, San Francisco, California, 1898-
  • Assistant professor and lecturer, Hastings College of the Law, University of California, 1902-1906[1]


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