Douglas Hillman

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Douglas Hillman
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Prior offices:
United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan
Years in office: 1991 - 2002

Years in office: 1979 - 1991
Education
Bachelor's
University of Michigan, 1946
Law
University of Michigan Law School, 1948
Personal
Birthplace
Grand Rapids, MI


Douglas Woodruff Hillman (1922-2007) was a federal judge for the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan.

Hillman was nominated by President Jimmy Carter on July 12, 1979, to a new seat created by 92 Stat. 1629; he was confirmed by the Senate on September 25, 1979, and received commission the next day. From 1986-1991, he served as the chief judge. He assumed senior status on February 15, 1991. He served the Western District of Michigan until his retirement on October 1, 2002.[1] Hillman was succeeded in this position by David McKeague. Hillman died on February 1st, 2007.

Early life and education

  • University of Michigan, A.B., 1946
  • University of Michigan Law School, LL.B, 1948[1]

Professional career

  • U.S. Army Lieutenant, 1942-1945
  • Private practice, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1948-1979[1]

Judicial nominations and appointments

Western District of Michigan

Hillman was nominated by President Jimmy Carter on July 12, 1979, to a new seat created by 92 Stat. 1629; he was confirmed by the Senate on September 25, 1979, and received commission the next day. From 1986-1991, he served as the chief judge. He assumed senior status on February 15, 1991. He served the Western District of Michigan until his retirement on October 1, 2002.[1] Hillman was succeeded in this position by David McKeague.

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Political offices
Preceded by:
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Western District of Michigan
1979–1991
Succeeded by:
David McKeague