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Yohn, William Hendricks, Jr.
Born November 20, 1935, in Pottstown, PA
Died January 3, 2026
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Nominated by George H.W. Bush on June 14, 1991, to a seat vacated by John P. Fullam. Confirmed by the Senate on September 12, 1991, and received commission on September 16, 1991. Assumed senior status on November 20, 2003. Service terminated on January 3, 2026, due to death.
Education:
National Judicial College
Princeton University, B.A., 1957
Yale Law School, J.D., 1960
Professional Career:
Died January 3, 2026
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Nominated by George H.W. Bush on June 14, 1991, to a seat vacated by John P. Fullam. Confirmed by the Senate on September 12, 1991, and received commission on September 16, 1991. Assumed senior status on November 20, 2003. Service terminated on January 3, 2026, due to death.
Education:
National Judicial College
Princeton University, B.A., 1957
Yale Law School, J.D., 1960
Professional Career:
U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, 1960-1965; active duty, 1960-1961
Private practice, Pottstown, Pennsylvania, 1961-1981
Assistant district attorney, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, 1962-1965
State representative, Pennsylvania, 1968-1980
Judge, Court of Common Pleas of Montgomery County [Pennsylvania], 1981-1991
Board member, Federal Judicial Center, 1999-2003