New York Court of Appeals / Joined 1974 / Served to 1980

William C. Thompson

Judge, New York Court of Appeals

William C. Thompson was a Judge of the New York Court of Appeals, who joined the court in 1974. Sources ↓

Born
1924 · age 102
Tenure
1974–1980 · 6 yrs

Judicial service

YearCourtAppointed byVote
1974New York Court of Appeals

Education

Questions & answers

How do judges of the New York Court of Appeals reach the bench?
The court's current selection method is gubernatorial appointment.
Which court was William C. Thompson on?
William C. Thompson was a Judge of the New York Court of Appeals.

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6 years on the New York Court of Appeals. Data as of 2026-03-31. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).