William Lee Estes

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.

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 by	Woodrow Wilson
Preceded by	Gordon J. Russell
Succeeded by	Randolph Bryant
Personal details
Born	William Lee Estes October 18, 1870 Boston, Texas
Died	June 14, 1930 (aged 59)
Education	Hampden–Sydney College (A.B.) University of Texas School of Law (LL.B.)

Education and career

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

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]

References

1. William Lee Estes at the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges, a public domain publication of the Federal Judicial Center.

Sources

• William Lee Estes at the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges, a public domain publication of the Federal Judicial Center.