William M. Jackson (judge) facts for kids
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William M. Jackson
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| Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia | |
| In office June 1992 – March 31, 2022 |
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| President | George H. W. Bush |
| Succeeded by | Charles J. Willoughby Jr. |
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William Mckinley Jackson
January 24, 1953 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Education | Brown University (BA) Harvard University (JD) |
William M. Jackson was born on January 24, 1953. He used to be a judge on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. This court handles many important legal cases in Washington, D.C.
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William Jackson's Early Life and Education
William Jackson went to Brown University and earned a degree called a Bachelor of Arts. This is usually the first degree you get from a university. He then studied law at Harvard Law School and became a lawyer.
Starting His Career
After finishing law school, William Jackson worked for the Justice Department. He was a lawyer in a special group called the Anti-trust Division. This group makes sure that businesses compete fairly and don't try to control everything.
Becoming a Judge
In 1992, President George H. W. Bush chose William Jackson to become a judge. He was nominated to serve a 15-year term on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.
The Confirmation Process
Before he could become a judge, the United States Senate had to approve him. A special committee in the Senate, called the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, held a meeting to discuss his nomination. After this meeting, the committee recommended that the full Senate approve him.
On June 26, 1992, the entire United States Senate voted to confirm William Jackson as a judge. He officially started his job in June 1992.
Serving on the Court
Judge Jackson served on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for many years. He retired from his position on March 31, 2022.
