William T. McCarthy

William T. McCarthy

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Prior offices

United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts

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Education

Bachelor's

Holy Cross College, 1905

Law

Boston University Law, 1908

Personal

Birthplace

Somerville, Mass.

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William T. McCarthy (1885-1964) was a federal judge for the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. He joined the court in 1949 after an appointment from Harry Truman. At the time of appointment, McCarthy served as the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts. He assumed senior status on May 31, 1960, and continued serving until his death on April 6, 1964.

Early life and education

• Holy Cross College, A.B., 1905
• Boston University School of Law, J.D., 1908

Professional career

• Private practice, Boston, Massachusetts, 1908-
• Alderman, Town of Somerville, Massachusetts, 1911-1913
• Assistant district attorney, Middlesex County, 1913-1915
• Member, Somerville School Board, Massachusetts, 1920-1921
• Assistant U.S. attorney for the District of Massachusetts, 1934-1947
• U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts, 1947-1949

Judicial career

District of Massachusetts

President Harry Truman nominated McCarthy on January 13, 1949, to a seat vacated by Arthur Healey; he was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on January 31, 1949, and received commission on February 2, 1949. He assumed senior status on May 31, 1960, and continued serving until his death on April 6, 1964. McCarthy was succeeded in this position by Andrew Caffrey.

See also

• United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts

External links

• Biography at the Federal Judicial Center.

Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by: Arthur Healey	District of Massachusetts 1949–1960 Seat #2	Succeeded by: Andrew Caffrey

Massachusetts courts

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Federal courts:

First Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: District of Massachusetts • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: District of Massachusetts

State courts:

Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court • Massachusetts Appeals Court • Massachusetts Superior Courts • Massachusetts District Courts • Massachusetts Housing Courts • Massachusetts Juvenile Courts • Massachusetts Land Courts • Massachusetts Probate and Family Courts • Boston Municipal Courts, Massachusetts

State resources:

Courts in Massachusetts • Massachusetts judicial elections • Judicial selection in Massachusetts