Traxler, William Byrd Jr. Born 1948 in Greenville, SC Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina Nominated by George H.W. Bush on November 14, 1991, to a seat vacated by Clyde H. Hamilton. Confirmed by the Senate on February 27, 1992, and received commission on March 2, 1992. Service terminated on October 21, 1998, due to appointment to another judicial position. Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit Nominated by William J. Clinton on July 10, 1998, to a seat vacated by Donald Stuart Russell. Confirmed by the Senate on September 28, 1998, and received commission on October 1, 1998. Served as chief judge, 2009-present. Education: Davidson College, B.A., 1970 University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., 1973 Professional Career: U.S. Army Reserve adjutant general, 1970-1978 Private practice, Greenville, South Carolina, 1973-1974 Office of the Solicitor, Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, Greenville County, South Carolina, 1975-1985; assistant solicitor, 1975-1978; deputy solicitor, 1978-1981; solicitor, 1981-1985 Resident judge, South Carolina Circuit Court, Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, 1985-1992