William G. Cambridge
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William G. Cambridge was a United States federal judge
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Born in Atlantic, Iowa
, Cambridge received a B.S.
from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln in 1953, and a J.D.
from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Law in 1955. He was in the United States Army
from 1955 to 1957. He was in the United States Army
Reserve from 1957 to 1965. He was in private practice in Hastings, Nebraska
from 1957 to 1981. He was a District judge, Tenth Judicial District, State of Nebraska from 1981 to 1988.
Cambridge was a federal judge on 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 A. Beam. He was confirmed by the United States Senate
on May 27, 1988, and received his commission on June 6, 1988. He served as chief judge from 1994-1999. Cambridge served in that capacity until July 11, 2000, due to retirement.
He died in Omaha, Nebraska
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United States federal judge
In the United States, the title of federal judge usually means a judge appointed by the President of the United States and confirmed by the United States Senate in accordance with Article II of the United States Constitution....
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Born in Atlantic, Iowa
Atlantic, Iowa
Atlantic is a city in and the county seat of Cass County, Iowa, United States, located along the East Nishnabotna River. The population was 7,112 in the 2010 census, a decline from the 7,257 population in the 2000 census. -History:...
, Cambridge received a B.S.
Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln in 1953, and a J.D.
Juris Doctor
Juris Doctor is a professional doctorate and first professional graduate degree in law.The degree was first awarded by Harvard University in the United States in the late 19th century and was created as a modern version of the old European doctor of law degree Juris Doctor (see etymology and...
from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Law in 1955. He was in the United States Army
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
from 1955 to 1957. He was in the United States Army
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
Reserve from 1957 to 1965. He was in private practice in Hastings, Nebraska
Hastings, Nebraska
Hastings is a city in and the county seat of Adams County, Nebraska, United States. It is the principal city of the Hastings, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area, which consists of Adams and Clay counties. The population was 24,907 at the 2010 census...
from 1957 to 1981. He was a District judge, Tenth Judicial District, State of Nebraska from 1981 to 1988.
Cambridge was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of Nebraska
United States District Court for the District of Nebraska
The United States District Court for the District of Nebraska is the Federal district court whose jurisdiction is the state of Nebraska. Court offices are in Omaha, Lincoln, and North Platte....
. Cambridge was nominated by President Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan
Ronald Wilson Reagan was the 40th President of the United States , the 33rd Governor of California and, prior to that, a radio, film and television actor....
on April 13, 1988, to a seat vacated by Clarence A. Beam. He was confirmed by the United States Senate
United States Senate
The United States Senate is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of the United States, and together with the United States House of Representatives comprises the United States Congress. The composition and powers of the Senate are established in Article One of the U.S. Constitution. Each...
on May 27, 1988, and received his commission on June 6, 1988. He served as chief judge from 1994-1999. Cambridge served in that capacity until July 11, 2000, due to retirement.
He died in Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha is the largest city in the state of Nebraska, United States, and is the county seat of Douglas County. It is located in the Midwestern United States on the Missouri River, about 20 miles north of the mouth of the Platte River...
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