William Albert Norris | |
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| Senior Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit | |
| In office July 7, 1994 – October 24, 1997 | |
| Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit | |
| In office June 18, 1980 – July 7, 1994 | |
| Appointed by | Jimmy Carter |
| Preceded by | Walter Raleigh Ely Jr. |
| Succeeded by | William A. Fletcher |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Albert Norris August 30, 1927 Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | January 21, 2017 (aged 89) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Education | Princeton University (BA) Stanford University (JD) |
William Albert Norris (August 30, 1927 – January 21, 2017) was a United States circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
Norris was nominated by President Jimmy Carter on February 27, 1980, to a seat vacated by Walter Raleigh Ely, Jr. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on June 18, 1980, and received commission the same day. Assumed senior status on July 7, 1994. Norris's service was terminated on October 24, 1997, due to retirement.