Background
Rea, William J. was born in 1950.
Rea, William J. was born in 1950.
Bachelor, Loyola University, 1942, Bachelor of Laws, U. Colorado, 1949.
With United States Census Bureau, Denver, 1949-1950. Adjuster Farmers Insurance Group, Los Angeles, 1950. Private practice law, Los Angeles, 1950-1964, Santa Ana, California, 1964-1968.
JudgeSuperior Court, Los Angeles, 1968-1984.
Judge The United States of America District Court (central district) California, Los Angeles, 1984. Past president Los Angeles chapter National Executive Committee.
Chairman Constn.and By-Laws Committee With United States Navy, World War World World War World War II
Member Los Angeles County Bar Association (Outstanding Jurist award 1985), Southern California Defense Counsel Association Distinguished Svc. award 1982), International Academy Trial Lawyers (Trial Judge of Year 1982), Los Angeles Trial Lawyers Association, American Board Trial Advocates (national president), Los Angeles County Bar Association (Trial Judge of Year 1985).