William Matthew Byrne Jr.
Appointed by President Richard M. Nixon in 1971 and confirmed by voice vote, William Matthew Byrne Jr. was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. He earned a law degree from University of Southern California Law School (now Gould School of Law) in 1956. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, May 20, 1971
- Appointed by
- Richard M. Nixon, 1971
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Southern California 1953 · University of Southern California Law School (now Gould Law) 1956
- Succeeded by
- Virginia A. Phillips
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Central District of California | Nixon (R) | voice |
A per-senator roll-call isn’t shown for this confirmation. The Senate’s recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989; many confirmations (especially before then, and most to the lower courts) were by voice vote or unanimous consent.
| University of Southern California | B.S. | 1953 |
| University of Southern California Law School (now Gould School of Law) | LL.B. | 1956 |
34 years on the Central District of California. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).