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William Bryant
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Nonpartisan
Prior offices:
United States District Court for the District of Columbia
Years in office: 1982 - 2005

Years in office: 1965 - 1982
Education
Bachelor's
Howard University, 1932
Law
Howard University Law, 1936
Personal
Birthplace
Wetumpka, AL


William Benson Bryant (1911-2005) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of Columbia.

Bryant was nominated by President Lyndon Johnson on July 12, 1965, to a seat vacated by David Pine; he was confirmed by the Senate on August 11, 1965, and received commission that same day. He served as chief judge from 1977-1981. He assumed senior status on January 31, 1982, and served in that capacity until his death on November 13, 2005.[1]

Education

  • Howard University, A.B., 1932
  • Howard University School of Law, LL.B., 1936[1]

Professional career

  • U.S. Army, 1943-1947
  • Private practice, Washington, DC, 1948-1951
  • Assistant U.S. attorney, District of Columbia, 1951-1954
  • Private practice, Washington, DC, 1954-1965[1]

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