Western District of Wisconsin / Appointed 2010 / Active
William Martin Conley
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin
Appointed by President Barack Obama in 2010 and confirmed by the Senate 99–0, William Martin Conley is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin. He earned a law degree from University of Wisconsin Law School in 1982. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, March 4, 2010
- Appointed by
- Barack Obama, 2010
- Confirmed
- 99–0
- Education
- University of Wisconsin 1978 · University of Wisconsin Law School 1982
- Succeeded
- Barbara Brandriff Crabb
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Western District of Wisconsin · succeeded Barbara Brandriff Crabb | Obama (D) | 99–0 |
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.
Education
| University of Wisconsin | B.A. | 1978 |
| University of Wisconsin Law School | J.D. | 1982 |
Sources
16 years on the Western District of Wisconsin. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).