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Judge William Joseph Bauer

Judge

Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit

William Joseph Bauer is a Judge on the Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, serving since 1974. The appointment came from Gerald Ford in 1974. Education: B.A. from Elmhurst College; J.D. from DePaul University. Earlier federal service: District Court, N.D. Illinois.

Court
Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Position
Judge
Appointed By
Gerald Ford
Active
1971 – present
Party
Republican
ABA Rating
Qualified (1971)

Education

  • B.A.Elmhurst College (1949)
  • J.D.DePaul University (1952)

Career History

  • JudgeCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit (1974 – present) — appointed by Gerald Ford
  • JudgeDistrict Court, N.D. Illinois (1971 – 1975) — appointed by Richard Nixon
  • U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Illinois1970 – 1971
  • Judge1964 – 1970
  • State's attorney1959 – 1964
  • First assistant state's attorney1956 – 1958
  • Private practice1953 – 1964
  • Assistant state's attorney1952 – 1956
  • Instructor1952 – 1959
  • U.S. Army1945 – 1947

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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 Bauer will decide any matter.