District of Colorado / Appointed 1950 / Served to 1959
William Lee Knous
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
Appointed by President Harry S Truman in 1950 and confirmed by voice vote, William Lee Knous was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado. He earned a law degree from University of Colorado Law School in 1911. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, April 4, 1950
- Appointed by
- Harry S Truman, 1950
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Colorado Law School 1911
- Succeeded
- John Foster Symes
- Succeeded by
- Olin Hatfield Chilson
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | District of Colorado · succeeded John Foster Symes | Truman (D) | 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.
Education
| University of Colorado Law School | LL.B. | 1911 |
Sources
9 years on the District of Colorado. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).