William Byrd Traxler Jr.
Appointed by President William J. Clinton in 1998 and confirmed by voice vote, William Byrd Traxler Jr. is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of South Carolina School of Law in 1973. He previously served on the District of South Carolina.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, September 28, 1998
- Appointed by
- William J. Clinton, 1998
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Davidson College 1970 · University of South Carolina Law 1973
- Succeeded
- Donald Stuart Russell
- Succeeded by
- A. Marvin Quattlebaum Jr.
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | District of South Carolina · succeeded Clyde H. Hamilton | Bush (R) | voice |
| 1998 | Fourth Circuit · succeeded Donald Stuart Russell | Clinton (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.
| Davidson College | B.A. | 1970 |
| University of South Carolina School of Law | J.D. | 1973 |
27 years on the Fourth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).