William Hitz
Appointed by President Herbert Hoover in 1931 and confirmed by voice vote, William Hitz was an Associate Justice on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. He earned a law degree from Georgetown College Law School (now Georgetown University Law Center) in 1900. He previously served on the District of Columbia (Supreme Court of the District of Columbia).Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, January 28, 1931
- Appointed by
- Herbert Hoover, 1931
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Georgetown College Law School (now Georgetown Law Center) 1900
- Succeeded by
- Harold Montelle Stephens
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | District of Columbia (Supreme Court of the District of Columbia) · succeeded Thomas H. Anderson | Wilson (D) | voice |
| 1931 | District of Columbia Circuit | Hoover (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.
4 years on the District of Columbia Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).