Byrne, William Matthew Jr. Born September 3, 1930, in Los Angeles, CA Died January 12, 2006, in Los Feliz, CA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Central District of California Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on April 21, 1971, to a new seat authorized by 84 Stat. 294. Confirmed by the Senate on May 20, 1971, and received commission on May 20, 1971. Served as chief judge, 1994-1998. Assumed senior status on February 28, 1998. Service terminated on January 12, 2006, due to death. Education: University of Southern California, B.S., 1953 University of Southern California Law School, LL.B., 1956 Professional Career: Law clerk, Hon. Pierson M. Hall, U.S. District Court, Southern District of California, 1956 U.S. Air Force, 1956-1958 Assistant U.S. attorney, Southern District of California, 1958-1960 Private practice, Los Angeles, California, 1960-1967 U.S. attorney for the Central District of California, 1967-1970 Executive director, President Nixon's Commission on Campus Unrest, 1970 Adjunct professor, Loyola Law School