William Henry Becker
1909–1992 · Brookhaven, MS
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri | Judge | John F. Kennedy (Democratic) | Sep 18, 1961 | Death, Feb 2, 1992 |
Education
- University of Missouri School of Law, LL.B., 1932
Professional Career
Private practice, Columbia, Missouri, 1932-1961; Special counsel, Missouri Insurance Department, 1936-1944; Counsel, Gov. Lloyd Stark, Missouri, in Kansas City criminal investigation, 1938-1939; U.S. Naval Reserve lieutenant, 1944-1945; U.S. Naval Reserve, 1945-1947; Special assistant to director, Economic Stabilization Commission of the United States, 1945-1946; Special commissioner, Supreme Court of Missouri, 1954-1958; Member, U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation, 1968-1977
Other Federal Judicial Service
- Judge, Temporary Emergency Court of Appeals, 1977-1992