William Kidd
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William Matthew Kidd (1918-1998) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia and the United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia.
Kidd was nominated to the Southern District of West Virginia by President Jimmy Carter on November 30, 1979, to a new seat created by 92 Stat. 1629; he was confirmed by the Senate on December 20, 1979, and received commission the next day. He served the Southern District until January 14, 1983, at which time he was reassigned to the Northern District. He assumed senior status on January 15, 1990, and served the Northern District in that capacity until his death on December 20, 1998.
Education
- West Virginia University College of Law, LL.B., 1950
Professional career
- U.S. Navy, 1942-1945
- Member, West Virginia House of Delegates, 1950-1952
- Private practice, West Virginia, 1952-1974
- Prosecuting attorney, Braxton County, West Virginia, 1962-1970
- Judge, 14th Judicial Circuit, West Virginia, 1974-1976
- Chief judge, 14th Judicial Circuit, West Virginia, 1976-1979
External links
- Biography from the Federal Judicial Center.
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