William Mathes

William Mathes

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Prior offices

United States District Court for the Southern District of California

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Education

Bachelor's

University of Texas, B.M.A., 1921

Law

Harvard Law School, 1924

Personal

Birthplace

Hale Center, Texas

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William Carey Mathes (1899-1967) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Southern District of California.

Mathes was nominated by President Harry Truman on September 24, 1945, to a seat vacated by Ralph Jenney; he was confirmed by the Senate on October 11, 1945, and received commission on October 17, 1945. From 1964-1965, he served as the chief judge. He assumed senior status on June 9, 1965. He served the Southern District of California until his death on July 24, 1967. Mathes was succeeded in this position by Irving Hill.

Early life and education

• University of Texas, B.M.A., 1921
• Harvard Law School, LL.B., 1924

Professional career

• Private practice, Los Angeles, California, 1924-1945

Judicial career

Southern District of California

Mathes was nominated by President Harry Truman on September 24, 1945, to a seat vacated by Ralph Jenney; he was confirmed by the Senate on October 11, 1945, and received commission on October 17, 1945. From 1964-1965, he served as the chief judge. He assumed senior status on June 9, 1965. He served the Southern District of California until his death on July 24, 1967. Mathes was succeeded in this position by Irving Hill.

External links

• Mathes' Biography from the Federal Judicial Center

Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by: Ralph Jenney	Southern District of California 1945–1965 Seat #6	Succeeded by: Irving Hill