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William Cambridge
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Prior offices:
United States District Court for the District of Nebraska
Years in office: 1988 - 2000
Education
Bachelor's
University of Nebraska, Lincoln, 1953
Law
University of Nebraska College of Law, 1955
Personal
Birthplace
Atlantic, IA


William G. Cambridge (1931-2004) was a federal judge for the United States District Court for the District of Nebraska.

Cambridge was nominated by President Ronald Reagan on April 13, 1988, to a seat vacated by Clarence Arlen Beam; he was confirmed by the Senate on May 27, 1988, and received commission on June 6, 1988. From 1994-1999, he served as the chief judge.[1] He served the District of Nebraska until his retirement on July 11, 2000. Cambridge was succeeded in this position by Laurie Smith Camp.

Early life and education

  • University of Nebraska at Lincoln, B.S., 1953
  • University of Nebraska College of Law, J.D., 19550

Professional career

  • U.S. Army, 1955-1957
  • U.S. Army Reserve, 1957-1965
  • Private practice, Hastings, Nebraska, 1957-1981
  • District judge, Tenth Judicial District, State of Nebraska, 1981-1988

Judicial career

District of Nebraska

Cambridge was nominated by President Ronald Reagan on April 13, 1988, to a seat vacated by Clarence Arlen Beam; he was confirmed by the Senate on May 27, 1988, and received commission on June 6, 1988. From 1994-1999, he served as the chief judge. He served the District of Nebraska until his retirement on July 11, 2000. Cambridge was succeeded in this position by Laurie Smith Camp.

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by:
Arlen Beam
District of Nebraska
1988–2000
Seat #3
Succeeded by:
Laurie Smith Camp