Federal Judicial Center Operational Status:
Due to a lapse in appropriations, the Federal Judicial Center (Center) has ceased all non-excepted activities until funding is restored.
The Center will post any changes in operational status on this web page. Please check back for updates.
You are here
Cambridge, William G.
Born December 13, 1931, in Atlantic, IA
Died September 30, 2004, in Omaha, NE
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on April 13, 1988, to a seat vacated by C. Arlen Beam. Confirmed by the Senate on May 27, 1988, and received commission on June 6, 1988. Served as chief judge, 1994-1999. Service terminated on July 11, 2000, due to retirement.
Education:
University of Nebraska, B.S., 1953
University of Nebraska College of Law, J.D., 1955
Professional Career:
Died September 30, 2004, in Omaha, NE
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on April 13, 1988, to a seat vacated by C. Arlen Beam. Confirmed by the Senate on May 27, 1988, and received commission on June 6, 1988. Served as chief judge, 1994-1999. Service terminated on July 11, 2000, due to retirement.
Education:
University of Nebraska, B.S., 1953
University of Nebraska College of Law, J.D., 1955
Professional Career:
U.S. Army, 1955-1957
U.S. Army Reserve, 1957-1965
Private practice, Hastings, Nebraska, 1957-1981
Judge, Nebraska District Court, Tenth Judicial District, 1981-1988