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Keller, William Duffy

Born 1934 in Los Angeles, CA

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on September 11, 1984, to a new seat authorized by 98 Stat. 333. Confirmed by the Senate on October 3, 1984, and received commission on October 4, 1984. Assumed senior status on October 29, 1999.

Education:
University of California, Berkeley, B.S., 1956
University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law, LL.B., 1960

Professional Career:

Assistant U.S. attorney, Southern District of California, 1961-1964
Private practice, California, 1964-1972, 1977-1984
U.S. attorney for the Central District of California, 1972-1977