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Lynch, William Joseph

Born June 6, 1908, in Chicago, IL
Died August 9, 1976, in Chicago, IL

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on January 19, 1966, to a seat vacated by Michael L. Igoe. Confirmed by the Senate on March 4, 1966, and received commission on March 7, 1966. Service terminated on August 9, 1976, due to death.

Education:
Loyola University Chicago School of Law, LL.B., 1931

Professional Career:

Private practice, Chicago, Illinois, 1931-1933, 1938-1942, 1946-1966
Assistant state's attorney, Cook County, Illinois, 1933-1938
U.S. Navy, 1942-1946
State senator, Illinois, 1950-1957; minority leader, 1953, 1955, 1957