Lindberg, William James Born December 17, 1904, in Minot, ND Died December 15, 1981 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington Nominated by Harry S Truman on March 12, 1951, to a seat vacated by Lloyd L. Black. Confirmed by the Senate on April 24, 1951, and received commission on April 25, 1951. Served as chief judge, 1959-1971. Assumed senior status on March 1, 1971. Service terminated on December 15, 1981, due to death. Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington Nominated by Harry S Truman on March 12, 1951, to a seat vacated by Lloyd L. Black. Confirmed by the Senate on April 24, 1951, and received commission on April 25, 1951. Service terminated on May 19, 1961, due to reassignment. Education: Gonzaga University School of Law, LL.B., 1927 Georgetown University Law School, LL.M., 1928 Professional Career: Clerk, U.S. Sen. C.C. Dill, Washington, 1928 Private practice, Spokane, Washington, 1928-1933 Professor of law, Gonzaga Law School, 1928-1933 Secretary, Washington State Senate, 1933 Assistant attorney general, State of Washington, 1933-1934 Member, Washington State Liquor Control Board, 1934-1941 Private practice, Olympia, Washington, 1941-1944 Private practice, Seattle, Washington, 1944-1951