William Matthew Byrne Jr.

William Matthew Byrne Jr.
Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the Central District of California
In office
February 28, 1998 – January 12, 2006
Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Central District of California
In office
1994–1998
Preceded byManuel Real
Succeeded byTerry J. Hatter Jr.
Judge of the United States District Court for the Central District of California
In office
May 20, 1971 – February 28, 1998
Appointed byRichard Nixon
Preceded bySeat established by 84 Stat. 294
Succeeded byVirginia A. Phillips
United States Attorney for the Central District of California
In office
March 26, 1967 – May 18, 1970
PresidentLyndon B. Johnson
Richard Nixon
Preceded byJohn K. Van de Kamp
Succeeded byRobert L. Meyer
Personal details
Born
William Matthew Byrne Jr.

(1930-09-03)September 3, 1930
Los Angeles, California
DiedJanuary 12, 2006(2006-01-12) (aged 75)
Los Feliz, California
Parent
EducationUniversity of Southern California (BS, LLB)

William Matthew Byrne Jr. (September 3, 1930 – January 14, 2006) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Central District of California.