District of Maryland / Appointed 2003 / Served to 2016
William D. Quarles Jr.
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland
Appointed by President George W. Bush in 2003 and confirmed by the Senate 91–0, William D. Quarles Jr. was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. He earned a law degree from Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law in 1979. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, March 12, 2003
- Appointed by
- George W. Bush, 2003
- Confirmed
- 91–0
- Education
- University of Maryland 1976 · Catholic of America, Columbus Law 1979
- Succeeded
- William M. Nickerson
- Succeeded by
- Stephanie Agli Gallagher
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | District of Maryland · succeeded William M. Nickerson | Bush (R) | 91–0 |
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
| Community College of Baltimore | A.A. | 1967 |
| University of Maryland | B.S. | 1976 |
| Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law | J.D. | 1979 |
Sources
12 years on the District of Maryland. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).