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William Odis Bertelsman

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky
Biography

Born 1936 in Cincinnati, OH

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky
Nominated by Jimmy Carter on October 11, 1979, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on November 26, 1979, and received commission on November 27, 1979. Served as chief judge, 1991-1998. Assumed senior status on February 1, 2001.

Education:
Xavier University, Ohio, A.B., 1958
University of Cincinnati College of Law, J.D., 1961

Professional Career:
Private practice, Newport, Kentucky, 1962-1979
U.S. Army captain, 1963-1964
Lecturer, University of Cincinnati College of Law, 1965-1972
Adjunct professor of law, Salmon P. Chase College of Law, 1989-

Professional Experience
Adjunct professor of law
Current
Salmon P. Chase College of Law, 1989-
Judge
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky
- Current
Served as chief judge, 1991-1998. Assumed senior status on February 1, 2001.
Private practice
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Newport, Kentucky
Lecturer
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University of Cincinnati College of Law
U.S. Army Captain
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Education
University of Cincinnati College of Law
J.D.
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Xavier University Ohio
A.B.
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Websites & Blogs
Website
United States District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky
Website
Federal Judicial Center Biography
Contact & Map
US District Court
35 West 5th Street
Covington, KY 41011
Telephone: (859) 392-7900
Fax: (859) 392-7905