Background
Yates, William Robert was born on October 4, 1929 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Calvin and Mary Louise (Hayworth) Yates.
Yates, William Robert was born on October 4, 1929 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Calvin and Mary Louise (Hayworth) Yates.
Bachelor of Science in Journalism, University Illinois, 1951. Bachelor of Laws, Columbia University, 1957.
Associate editor New Leader magazine, 1962. Prosecuting attorney criminal division Los Angeles City Attorney' General’ s Office, 1965-1966. Director program development Selmur Productions, 1967-1970.
Served with United States Army, 1952-1954. Member Writers Guild American, New York Newspaper Guild, American Trial Lawyers Association.
Married JoAnn Ruth Friede, September 1958. Children– James William, Douglas Andrew.