William Hutchinson

William D. Hutchinson

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Prior offices

United States Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit

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Personal

Birthplace

Minersville, Pa.

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William D. Hutchinson (1932-1995) was a federal judge for the United States Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit.

Hutchinson was nominated by President Ronald Reagan on June 26, 1987, to a seat vacated by Arlin Adams; he was confirmed by the Senate on August 5, 1987, and received commission the next day. He served until his death on October 8, 1995.

Education

• Moravian College, B.A., 1954
• Harvard Law School, J.D., 1957

Professional career

• Private practice, Pottsville, Pennsylvania, 1958-1981
• Assistant district attorney, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, 1963-1968
• County solicitor, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, 1969-1972
• Member, Pennsylvania House of Representatives, 1972-1982
• Justice, Pennsylvania Supreme Court, 1982-1987

Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by: Arlin Adams	Third Circuit Court of Appeals 1987–1995	Succeeded by: Marjorie Rendell