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Judge William Peter Van Ness

Judge

District Court, S.D. New York

William Peter Van Ness served as Judge on the District Court, S.D. New York from 1814 to 1826. Education: Columbia College. Earlier federal service: District Court, D. New York.

Court
District Court, S.D. New York
Position
Judge
Active
1812 – 1826
Party
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Education

  • Columbia College (1797)

Career History

  • JudgeDistrict Court, S.D. New York (1814 – 1826)
  • JudgeDistrict Court, D. New York (1812 – 1814) — appointed by James Madison
  • Private practice1801 – present
  • Private practice1800 – 1801

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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 Van Ness will decide any matter.