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Judge William Byrd Traxler jr

Judge

Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

William Byrd Traxler jr's record lists Judge on the Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, starting in 1998; an end date is not recorded. The appointment came from William Clinton in 1998. Education: B.A. from Davidson College. Earlier federal service: District Court, D. South Carolina.

Court
Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Position
Judge
Appointed By
William Clinton
Judicial service
1992 – end date not recorded
Party
Democratic
ABA Rating
Well Qualified (1991)

Education

  • B.A.Davidson College (1970)

Career History

  • JudgeCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit (1998 – end date not recorded) — appointed by William Clinton
  • JudgeDistrict Court, D. South Carolina (1992 – 1998) — appointed by George Bush
  • Resident judge1985 – 1992
  • solicitor1981 – 1985
  • deputy solicitor1978 – 1981
  • Office of the Solicitor, Thirteenth Judicial Circuit1975 – 1985
  • assistant solicitor1975 – 1978
  • Private practice1973 – 1974
  • U.S. Army Reserve adjutant general1970 – 1978

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About this profile

Biographical details on this page — court, position, appointing authority, service dates, education, and career history — are public record, sourced from the CourtListener judicial directory. They are not legal advice and do not predict how Judge Traxler will decide any matter.