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Halbert Woodward

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Halbert Woodward

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

Education

Bachelor's

University of Texas, 1940

Law

University of Texas School of Law, 1940

Personal
Birthplace
Coleman, Texas


Halbert Owen Woodward (1918-2000) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas.

Woodward was nominated to the Northern District of Texas by President Lyndon Johnson on April 25, 1968, to a seat vacated by Joseph Dooley; he was confirmed by the Senate on June 6, 1968, and received commission on the next day. From 1977-1986, he served as the chief judge. He assumed senior status on December 30, 1986. He served the Northern District of Texas until his death on October 2, 2000.[1]

Early life and education

  • University of Texas, B.B.A., 1940
  • University of Texas School of Law, LL.B., 1940[1]

Professional career

  • Hearing examiner, Texas Employment Commission, 1940-1941
  • Title examiner, Humble Oil and Refining Company, 1941-1942
  • U.S. Navy Lieutenant, 1942-1945
  • Land and title supervisor, Humble Oil and Refining Company, 1945-1949
  • Private practice, Coleman, Texas, 1949-1968
  • Member, State of Texas, Highway Commission, 1959-1968
  • Chairman, 1967-1968[1]

Judicial nominations and appointments

Northern District of Texas

Woodward was nominated to the Northern District of Texas by President Lyndon Johnson on April 25, 1968, to a seat vacated by Joseph Dooley; he was confirmed by the Senate on June 6, 1968, and received commission on the next day. From 1977-1986, he served as the chief judge. He assumed senior status on December 30, 1986. He served the Northern District of Texas until his death on October 2, 2000.[1]

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by:
Joseph Dooley
Northern District of Texas
1968–1986
Seat #2
Succeeded by:
Sam Cummings