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William Enright
Prior offices:
United States District Court for the Southern District of California
Years in office: 1990 - 2020

Years in office: 1972 - 1990
Education
Bachelor's
Dartmouth College, 1947
Law
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, 1950
Personal
Birthplace
New York, NY


William Benner Enright was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. He was nominated by President Nixon in 1972. He served on senior status until he passed away of a heart attack on March 7, 2021.[1]

Early life and education

  • Dartmouth College, A.B., 1947
  • Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, CA, LL.B., 1950[2]

Professional career

  • U.S. Navy, 1943-1946
  • U.S. Naval Reserve, JAG Corps, 1947-1962
  • Deputy district attorney, San Diego, County, 1951-1954
  • Private practice, San Diego, California, 1954-1972[2]

Judicial career

Southern District of California

Enright was nominated to the Southern District of California by Richard M. Nixon on June 13, 1972, to a seat vacated by J. Clifford Wallace. He was confirmed by the Senate on June 28, 1972, and received his commission on June 30, 1972. Enright assumed senior status on July 12, 1990.[2] Enright was succeeded in this position by Marilyn Huff.

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Political offices
Preceded by:
John Clifford Wallace
Southern District of California
1972–1990
Seat #4
Succeeded by:
Marilyn Huff