William Steele Sessions
1930–2020 · Fort Smith, AR
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas | Judge | Gerald Ford (Republican) | Dec 20, 1974 | Resignation, Nov 1, 1987 |
Education
- Baylor University, B.A., 1956
- Baylor University School of Law, LL.B., 1958
Professional Career
Private practice, Waco, Texas, 1958-1969; Chief, Government Operations Section, Criminal Division, U.S. Department of Justice, 1969-1971; U.S. attorney for the Western District of Texas, 1971-1974; Board member, Federal Judicial Center, 1980-1984; Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation, 1987-1993; Private practice, San Antonio, Texas, 1995-2016