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Hand, William Brevard
Born 1924 in Mobile, AL
Federal Judicial Service:
U. S. District Court, Southern District of Alabama
Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on July 26, 1971, to a seat vacated by Daniel H. Thomas; Confirmed by the Senate on September 21, 1971, and received commission on September 22, 1971. Served as chief judge, 1981-1989. Assumed senior status on January 19, 1989.
Education:
University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, B.S., 1947
University of Alabama School of Law, LL.B., 1949
Professional Career:
U.S. Army, 1943-1946
Private practice, Mobile, Alabama, 1949-1971
Race or Ethnicity: White
Gender: Male
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