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Judge William Henry Hastie

Judge

Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

William Henry Hastie served as Judge on the Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit from 1950 to 1976. The appointment came from Harry Truman in 1950. Education: B.A. from Amherst College; LL.B. from Harvard University; J.S.D. from Harvard University.

Court
Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Position
Judge
Appointed By
Harry Truman
Active
1950 – 1976
Party
Democratic

Education

  • B.A.Amherst College (1925)
  • LL.B.Harvard University (1930)
  • J.S.D.Harvard University (1933)

Career History

  • JudgeCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit (1950 – 1976) — appointed by Harry Truman
  • Governor1946 – 1949
  • Civilian aide to the Secretary of War1940 – 1943
  • Dean1939 – 1946
  • Judge1937 – 1939
  • Assistant solicitor1933 – 1937
  • Private practice1930 – 1933

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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 Hastie will decide any matter.