WC

Judge William Cranch

Judge

District Court, District of Columbia

William Cranch served as Judge on the District Court, District of Columbia from 1806 to 1855. The appointment came from Thomas Jefferson in 1806. Education: Harvard University. Earlier federal service: District Court, District of Columbia.

Court
District Court, District of Columbia
Position
Judge
Appointed By
Thomas Jefferson
Active
1801 – 1855
Party
j

Education

  • Harvard University (1787)

Career History

  • JudgeDistrict Court, District of Columbia (1806 – 1855) — appointed by Thomas Jefferson
  • JudgeDistrict Court, District of Columbia (1801 – 1806) — appointed by John Adams
  • Private practice1790 – present
  • Professor of law1826 – 1828
  • Reporter1802 – 1815
  • City land commissioner1800 – 1801
  • Private practice1791 – 1800
  • Private practice1790 – 1791

Cases before Judge Cranch

Search federal dockets in the District Court, District of Columbia by party name or case number to find matters assigned to Judge Cranch. Docket sheets and filed documents come straight from PACER.

Search District Court, District of Columbia dockets →

Other judges on the District of Columbia

All judges on the District of Columbia

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 Cranch will decide any matter.