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Judge William Ray Overton

Judge

District Court, E.D. Arkansas

William Ray Overton served as Judge on the District Court, E.D. Arkansas from 1979 to 1987. The appointment came from Jimmy Carter in 1979. Education: B.A. from University of Arkansas; B.A. from University of Arkansas.

Court
District Court, E.D. Arkansas
Position
Judge
Appointed By
Jimmy Carter
Active
1979 – 1987
Party
Democratic
ABA Rating
Well Qualified (1979)

Education

  • B.A.University of Arkansas (1961)
  • B.A.University of Arkansas (1961)

Career History

  • JudgeDistrict Court, E.D. Arkansas (1979 – 1987) — appointed by Jimmy Carter
  • Private practice1964 – 1979

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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 Overton will decide any matter.