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Judge William Nelson Goodwin

Judge

District Court, W.D. Washington

William Nelson Goodwin served as Judge on the District Court, W.D. Washington from 1966 to 1975. The appointment came from Lyndon Johnson in 1966. Education: B.A. from Western Washington University. Earlier federal service: District Court, W.D. Washington.

Court
District Court, W.D. Washington
Position
Judge
Appointed By
Lyndon Johnson
Active
1966 – 1975
Party
Democratic
ABA Rating
Qualified (1966)

Education

  • B.A.Western Washington University (1931)

Career History

  • JudgeDistrict Court, E.D. Washington (1966 – 1975) — appointed by Lyndon Johnson
  • JudgeDistrict Court, W.D. Washington (1966 – 1975) — appointed by Lyndon Johnson
  • U.S. attorney for the Western District of Washington1964 – 1966
  • Regent1957 – 1975
  • U.S. Marine Corps private first class1944 – 1945
  • Private practice1940 – 1964
  • Deputy prosecutor1938 – 1940
  • Salesman1934 – 1937

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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 Goodwin will decide any matter.