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William Lee Estes

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William Lee Estes
Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
In office
February 18, 1920 – June 14, 1930
Appointed byWoodrow Wilson
Preceded byGordon J. Russell
Succeeded byRandolph Bryant
Personal details
Born
William Lee Estes

(1870-10-18)October 18, 1870
Boston, Texas
DiedJune 14, 1930(1930-06-14) (aged 59)
EducationHampden–Sydney College (A.B.)
University of Texas School of Law (LL.B.)

William Lee Estes (October 18, 1870 – June 14, 1930) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.

Education and career

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Born in Boston, Texas, Estes received an Artium Baccalaureus degree from Hampden–Sydney College in 1891 and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Texas School of Law in 1893. He was in private practice in Texarkana, Texas from 1894 to 1920.[1]

Federal judicial service

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On February 14, 1920, Estes was nominated by President Woodrow Wilson to a seat on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas vacated by Judge Gordon J. Russell. Estes was confirmed by the United States Senate on February 18, 1920, and received his commission the same day. He served in that capacity until his death on June 14, 1930.[1]

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Legal offices
Preceded by Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
1920–1930
Succeeded by