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Lee, William Charles
Born February 2, 1938, in Fort Wayne, IN
Died January 20, 2024
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on July 1, 1981, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on July 27, 1981, and received commission on July 28, 1981. Served as chief judge, 1997-2003. Assumed senior status on February 3, 2003. Service terminated on January 20, 2024, due to death.
Education:
Yale University, A.B., 1959
University of Chicago Law School, J.D., 1962
Professional Career:
Died January 20, 2024
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on July 1, 1981, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on July 27, 1981, and received commission on July 28, 1981. Served as chief judge, 1997-2003. Assumed senior status on February 3, 2003. Service terminated on January 20, 2024, due to death.
Education:
Yale University, A.B., 1959
University of Chicago Law School, J.D., 1962
Professional Career:
Private practice, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 1962-1970, 1973-1981
Deputy prosecutor, Allen County, Indiana, 1963-1969
U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Indiana, 1970-1973