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Judge William Jay Riley

Judge

Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit

William Jay Riley is a Judge on the Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, serving since 2001. The appointment came from George Bush in 2001.

Court
Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Position
Judge
Appointed By
George Bush
Active
2001 – present
Party
Republican
ABA Rating
Well Qualified (2001)

Career History

  • JudgeCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit (2001 – present) — appointed by George Bush
  • Adjunct professor1991 – present
  • Private practice1973 – 2001
  • Law clerk1972 – 1973

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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 Riley will decide any matter.