Background
Lynch, William Joseph was born on June 6, 1908 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of William Joseph and Catherine (Tynan) Lynch.
Lynch, William Joseph was born on June 6, 1908 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of William Joseph and Catherine (Tynan) Lynch.
Graduate Loyola University School Law, 1931.
He received an Bachelor of Laws from Loyola University Chicago School of Law in 1931 and entered private practice in Chicago. He was an Assistant State"s Attorney from 1933 to 1938, when he returned to private practice. During World World War II, he served in the United States Navy from 1942 to 1946, when he once again returned to private practice.
He was a Minority Leader, 1953–1957.
Lynch was nominated by President Lyndon B. Johnson on January 19, 1966, to a seat vacated by Michael L. Igoe on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. He was confirmed on March 4, 1966, and received his commission on March 7, 1966.
Lynch remained on the court until his death on August 9, 1976, in Chicago, Illinois.
Member Illinois senate from 9th District, 1950-1957, minority leader, 1953, 55, 57. Served to Lieutenant commander of The United States Navy Reserve, 1942-1946. Member American, Illinois, Chicago (board of managers) bar associations.