Bill Keller

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1 Early life and education
2 Legal career
3 Federal judicial career
4 External links

Bill Keller is a federal judge for the United States District Court for the Central District of California. He joined the court in 1984 after being nominated by President Ronald Reagan.

Early life and education

Keller graduated from the University of California-Berkley in 1956 and later graduated from the UCLA Law with his Bachelor's degree in 1960.

Legal career

Keller began his legal career as a Assistant US Attorney for the Southern District of California from 1961 to 1964 before entering into private practice licensed in the State of California from 1964 to 1972. In 1972, President Richard Nixon nominated Keller as U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California from 1972 to 1977 before resuming private practice work from 1977 to 1984.

Federal judicial career

On the recommendation of U.S. Senator Pete Wilson, Keller was nominated by President Ronald Reagan on September 11, 1984 to a new seat created by 98 Stat. 333 which was approved by Congress. Keller was confirmed by the Senate on October 3, 1984 on a senate vote and received commission on October 4, 1984. Keller later assumed senior status on October 29, 1999.

External links

Judge Keller's Biography at the Federal Judicial Center

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