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Hungate, William Leonard
Born December 14, 1922, in Benton, IL
Died June 22, 2007, in Chesterfield, MO
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
Nominated by Jimmy Carter on May 17, 1979, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat.1629. Confirmed by the Senate on September 25, 1979, and received commission on September 26, 1979. Assumed senior status on October 1, 1991. Service terminated on June 30, 1992, due to retirement.
Education:
University of Missouri, A.B., 1943
Harvard Law School, LL.B., 1948
Professional Career:
Died June 22, 2007, in Chesterfield, MO
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
Nominated by Jimmy Carter on May 17, 1979, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat.1629. Confirmed by the Senate on September 25, 1979, and received commission on September 26, 1979. Assumed senior status on October 1, 1991. Service terminated on June 30, 1992, due to retirement.
Education:
University of Missouri, A.B., 1943
Harvard Law School, LL.B., 1948
Professional Career:
U.S. Army, 1943-1946
Private practice, Troy, Missouri, 1948-1968
Prosecutor, Lincoln County, Missouri, 1951-1956
Special assistant attorney general, State of Missouri, 1958-1964
U.S. representative from Missouri, 1964-1977
Private practice, St. Louis, Missouri, 1977-1979