Background
Coyne, William Joseph was born on December 3, 1934 in Cleveland. Son of Anthony Joseph and Mary (Irwin) Coyne.
Coyne, William Joseph was born on December 3, 1934 in Cleveland. Son of Anthony Joseph and Mary (Irwin) Coyne.
Bachelor of Science in Social Science, John Carroll U., 1958; Juris Doctor, Cleveland-Marshall Law School, 1964.
Assistant prosecuting attorney, Cuyahoga County, Cleveland, 1965-1972; associate, Rhoa & Follen, Cleveland, 1972-1973; principal, Rhoa, Follen & Coyne Company Legal Professional Association, Cleveland, 1973-1979; principal, president, William J. Coyne & Associations Company, Legal Professional Association, Cleveland, since 1979; judge, Cuyahoga County Court Common Pleas, since 1995. Member, president Cuyahoga County Public Defenders Commission, Cleveland, since 1984.
With United States Army, 1958-1959. Fellow American College Trial Lawyers. Member American Bar Association, Ohio Bar Association, Cleveland Bar Association.
Married Patricia Ann Ward, November 26,1959. Children: Karen A. Coyne McLaughlin, William Joseph Junior, Daniel P., Timothy J., Patrick J.
