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William Dwyer (Washington)

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William Dwyer
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Prior offices:
United States District Court for the Western District of Washington
Years in office: 1998 - 2002

Years in office: 1987 - 1998
Education
Bachelor's
University of Washington, 1951
Law
New York University School of Law, 1953
Personal
Birthplace
Olympia, WA


William Lee Dwyer (1929-2002) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington.

Dwyer was nominated by President Ronald Reagan on July 28, 1987, to a seat vacated by Donald Voorhees; he was confirmed by the Senate on November 5, 1987, and received commission the next day. He assumed senior status on December 1, 1998. He served the Western District of Washington until his death on February 12, 2002. Dwyer was succeeded in this position by Marsha Pechman.

Early life and education

  • University of Washington, B.S., 1951
  • New York University School of Law, LL.B., 1953

Professional career

  • U.S. Army Lieutenant, J.A.G. Corps, 1953-1956
  • Law clerk, Supreme Court of Washington, Olympia, Washington, 1957
  • Private practice, Seattle, Washington, 1957-1987

Judicial career

Western District of Washington

Dwyer was nominated by President Ronald Reagan on July 28, 1987, to a seat vacated by Donald Voorhees[1]; he was confirmed by the Senate on November 5, 1987, and received commission the next day. He assumed senior status on December 1, 1998. He served the Western District of Washington until his death on February 12, 2002. Dwyer was succeeded in this position by Marsha Pechman.

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Political offices
Preceded by:
Donald Voorhees
Western District of Washington
1987–1998
Seat #1
Succeeded by:
Marsha Pechman