William Byrd Traxler Jr. (Fourth Circuit, D. South Carolina) – CourtListener.com

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William Byrd Traxler Jr. (Fourth Circuit, D. South Carolina)

FJC ID: 2406

Biographical Information


Well Qualified (1998) , Well Qualified (1991)

Political Affiliations

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  • Beginning July 10, 1998: Democratic (via appointer)
  • From November 14, 1991 to July 10, 1998: Republican (via appointer)

Education History


Judicial Positions


Judge at Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit (October 1, 1998 – Present)

Judge at District Court, D. South Carolina (March 2, 1992 – October 21, 1998)

Non-Judicial Positions

Includes a variety of positions such as governor, president, clerk, practitioner, public defender, attorneys general, and professor.


Resident judge at South Carolina Circuit Court, Thirteenth Judicial Circuit (1985 – 1992)

solicitor (1981 – 1985)

deputy solicitor (1978 – 1981)

Office of the Solicitor, Thirteenth Judicial Circuit (1975 – 1985)

assistant solicitor (1975 – 1978)

Private practice (1973 – 1974)

U.S. Army Reserve adjutant general (1970 – 1978)

Financial Disclosures (19)

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Case Law Authored by Traxler (272)

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Cases Assigned or Referred to Traxler (5)


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Most Recent Oral Arguments Heard by Traxler (410)

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