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Judge William Joseph Brennan jr

Judge

Supreme Court of the United States

William Joseph Brennan jr served as Judge on the Supreme Court of the United States from 1957 to 1997. The appointment came from Dwight Eisenhower in 1957. Education: B.A. from University of Pennsylvania; LL.B. from Harvard University; B.A. from University of Pennsylvania. Earlier federal service: Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Court
Supreme Court of the United States
Position
Judge
Appointed By
Dwight Eisenhower
Active
1950 – 1997
Party
Republican

Education

  • B.A.University of Pennsylvania (1928)
  • LL.B.Harvard University (1931)
  • B.A.University of Pennsylvania
  • J.D.Harvard University

Career History

  • JudgeSupreme Court of the United States (1957 – 1997) — appointed by Dwight Eisenhower
  • JudgeSupreme Court of New Jersey (1951 – 1956)
  • Judge1957 – 1957
  • Judge1950 – 1950
  • Justice1952 – 1956
  • Appellate Division1951 – 1952
  • Judge1950 – 1950
  • Judge1949 – 1952
  • Law Division1949 – 1951
  • Private practice1946 – 1949
  • U.S. Army colonel1942 – 1946
  • Private practice1931 – 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 Brennan will decide any matter.