William Docker Browning

William Docker Browning
Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Arizona
In office
May 14, 1998 – February 26, 2008
Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Arizona
In office
1990–1994
Preceded by Richard Bilby
Succeeded by Robert C. Broomfield
Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Arizona
In office
May 3, 1984 – May 14, 1998
Appointed by Ronald Reagan
Preceded by Mary Anne Richey
Succeeded by Raner Collins
Personal details
Born William Docker Browning
(1931-05-19)May 19, 1931
Tucson, Arizona
Died February 26, 2008(2008-02-26) (aged 76)
Education University of Arizona (B.S., B.A.)
University of Arizona College of Law (LL.B.)

William Docker Browning (May 19, 1931 – February 26, 2008) was a United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Arizona.

Education and career

Born in Tucson, Arizona, Browning received a Bachelor of Science degree and Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Arizona in 1954 and was a United States Air Force Lieutenant from 1954 to 1957. He received an Bachelor of Laws from the University of Arizona College of Law in 1960, entering private practice in Tucson from 1960 to 1984.[1]

Federal judicial service

On April 4, 1984, Browning was nominated by President Ronald Reagan to a seat on the United States District Court for the District of Arizona vacated by Judge Mary Anne Richey. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on April 24, 1984, and received his commission on May 3, 1984. He served as Chief Judge from 1990 to 1994. He assumed senior status on May 14, 1998. Browning served in that capacity until his death, in 2008.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Browning, William Docker - Federal Judicial Center". www.fjc.gov.

Sources

Legal offices
Preceded by
Mary Anne Richey		 Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Arizona
1984–1998		 Succeeded by
Raner Collins
Preceded by
Richard Bilby		 Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Arizona
1990–1994		 Succeeded by
Robert C. Broomfield
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