William Lynch (Illinois)

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William Lynch

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Prior offices
United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

Education

Law

Loyola University, Chicago School of Law, 1931

Personal
Birthplace
Chicago, Ill.

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William Joseph Lynch (1908-1976) was a federal judge for the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

Lynch was nominated by President Lyndon Johnson on January 19, 1966, to a seat vacated by Michael Igoe; he was confirmed by the Senate on March 4, 1966, and received commission on March 7, 1966. He served the Northern District of Illinois until his death on August 9, 1976.[1] Lynch was succeeded in this position by Nicholas Bua.

Early life and education

  • Loyola University Chicago School of Law, LL.B., 1931[1]

Professional career

  • Private practice, Chicago, Illinois, 1931-1933
  • Assistant state's attorney, Cook County, Illinois, 1933-1938
  • Private practice, Chicago, Illinois, 1938-1942
  • U.S. Navy, 1942-1946
  • Private practice, Chicago, Illinois, 1946-1966
  • Member, Illinois State Senate, 1950-1957
  • Minority Leader, 1953, 1955, 1957[1]

Judicial career

Northern District of Illinois

Lynch was nominated by President Lyndon Johnson on January 19, 1966, to a seat vacated by Michael Igoe; he was confirmed by the Senate on March 4, 1966, and received commission on March 7, 1966. He served the Northern District of Illinois until his death on August 9, 1976.[1] Lynch was succeeded in this position by Nicholas Bua.

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by:
Michael Igoe
Northern District of Illinois
1966–1976
Seat #6
Succeeded by:
Nicholas Bua