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Judge William Matthews Merrick

Judge

District Court, District of Columbia

William Matthews Merrick served as Judge on the District Court, District of Columbia from 1886 to 1889. The appointment came from Grover Cleveland in 1886. Education: University of Virginia-Main Campus. Earlier federal service: District Court, District of Columbia.

Court
District Court, District of Columbia
Position
Judge
Appointed By
Grover Cleveland
Active
1855 – 1889
Party
Democratic

Education

  • University of Virginia-Main Campus

Career History

  • JudgeDistrict Court, District of Columbia (1886 – 1889) — appointed by Grover Cleveland
  • JudgeDistrict Court, District of Columbia (1855 – 1863) — appointed by Franklin Pierce
  • State representative1870 – present
  • Private practice1873 – 1886
  • U.S. representative from Maryland1871 – 1873
  • Senior professor of law, Columbian College1866 – 1867
  • Private practice1863 – 1870
  • Private practice1854 – 1855
  • Deputy attorney general1845 – 1850
  • Private practice1844 – 1854
  • Private practice1839 – 1844

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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 Merrick will decide any matter.