William Francis Reilly

Background

Reilly, William Francis was born on July 15, 1932 in Providence. Son of Peter P. and Margaret M. (O'Neill) Reilly.

Education

AB, Providence College, 1958. Bachelor of Laws, Boston University, 1961.

Career

Bar: Rhode Island 1963, United States District Court Rhode Island 1966, United States Court Appeals (1st circuit) 1969, Supreme Court of the United States Court 1973. Association, Charles J. Rogers, Quinn & Cuzzone, Providence, Rhode Island, since 1963. Partner Breslin, Sweeney, Reilly & McDonald, Warwick, Rhode Island, 1970-1971.

Public defender State of Rhode Island, Providence, since 1971.

Guest lecturer Roger Williams College. Member Rhode Island Governor"s Justice Commission.

Member Special Legislation Committee. Chairman of Commission availability of legal services Judicial Planning Council.

Member Bench Bar Advisory Committee.

Member Media Advisory Committee. Member Special Legislative.Commn. to Study Bail.

Achievements

• William Francis Reilly has been listed as a reputable Criminal lawyer, state public defender by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served to sergeant United States Army, 1952-1954. Member.R.I. Bar Association, National Legal Aid and Defender"s Association, Rhode Island Defense Attorneys Association (founder and 1st president 1971-1972). Club: Knights of Columbus.

Connections

Married Constance P. Hand, June 10, 1961. Children: Mary East., Karen A., William F., Michael P. Bachelor of Arts, Providence College.

Spouse:

Constance P. Hand

child:

Providence College Reilly

child:

Michael P. Bachelor of Arts Reilly

child:

Karen A. Reilly

child:

William F. Reilly

child:

Mary East. Reilly