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Judge William Horsley Orrick jr

Judge

District Court, N.D. California

William Horsley Orrick jr served as Judge on the District Court, N.D. California from 1974 to 2003. The appointment came from Richard Nixon in 1974. Education: B.A. from Yale University.

Court
District Court, N.D. California
Position
Judge
Appointed By
Richard Nixon
Active
1974 – 2003
Party
Republican
ABA Rating
Well Qualified (1974)

Education

  • B.A.Yale University (1937)

Career History

  • JudgeDistrict Court, N.D. California (1974 – 2003) — appointed by Richard Nixon
  • Private practice1965 – 1974
  • Assistant attorney general1963 – 1965
  • Antitrust Division1963 – 1965
  • Deputy undersecretary for administration1962 – 1963
  • Assistant attorney general1961 – 1962
  • Civil Division1961 – 1962
  • Private practice1946 – 1961
  • U.S. Army1942 – 1946
  • Private practice1941 – 1942

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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 Orrick will decide any matter.