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Zloch, William J.
Born 1944 in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on October 9, 1985, to a new seat authorized by 98 Stat. 333. Confirmed by the Senate on November 1, 1985, and received commission on November 4, 1985. Served as chief judge, 2000-2007. Assumed senior status on January 31, 2017.
Education:
University of Notre Dame, B.A., 1966
Notre Dame Law School, J.D., 1974
Professional Career:
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on October 9, 1985, to a new seat authorized by 98 Stat. 333. Confirmed by the Senate on November 1, 1985, and received commission on November 4, 1985. Served as chief judge, 2000-2007. Assumed senior status on January 31, 2017.
Education:
University of Notre Dame, B.A., 1966
Notre Dame Law School, J.D., 1974
Professional Career:
U.S. Navy lieutenant, 1967-1969
Private practice, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 1974-1985