Williams, Spencer Mortimer Born February 24, 1922, in Reading, MA Died January 3, 2008, in Carmichael, CA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of California Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on June 12, 1971, to a new seat authorized by 84 Stat. 294. Confirmed by the Senate on July 29, 1971, and received commission on July 29, 1971. Assumed senior status on February 24, 1987. Service terminated on January 3, 2008, due to death. Education: University of California, Los Angeles, A.B., 1943 University of California, Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law, LL.B., 1948 Professional Career: U.S. Navy Lieutenant (JG), 1943-1946 Private practice, San Jose, California, 1948-1949 Deputy county counsel, Santa Clara County, California, 1949-1950 U.S. Naval Reserve Lieutenant, 1950-1952 County counsel, Santa Clara County, California, 1952-1966 Secretary, California State Human Relations Agency, 1967-1970 Private practice, Sacramento and San Jose, California, 1970-1971 Oral History