William D. Hyslop

William Douglas Hyslop (born March 22, 1951) is an American attorney who is currently serving as United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington and previously served in the position from 1991 to 1993.

William D. Hyslop
United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington
Assumed office
July 19, 2019
PresidentDonald Trump
Joe Biden
Preceded byJoseph Harrington (acting)
In office
1991–1993
PresidentGeorge H. W. Bush
Preceded byJohn E. Lamp
Succeeded byJames Patrick Connelly
Personal details
Born
William Douglas Hyslop

(1951-03-22) March 22, 1951[1]
Spokane, Washington[1]
EducationWashington State University (B.A.)
University of Washington (M.P.A.)
Gonzaga University School of Law (J.D.)

Education

He received his Bachelor of Arts from Washington State University, his Master of Public Administration from the University of Washington, and his Juris Doctor from the Gonzaga University School of Law.[2]

Hyslop served as Principal in the Spokane, Washington, office of Lukins & Annis PS, where his practice focused on complex commercial and business litigation in the state and federal courts.[2]

U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington

1991–1993 term

Hyslop previously served as the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington from 1991 to 1993.[2][3]

Nomination as U.S. Attorney in 2019

On May 3, 2019, President Donald Trump announced his intent to nominate Hyslop to be the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington. On May 13, 2019, his nomination was sent to the United States Senate.[4] On June 13, 2019, his nomination was reported out of committee by voice vote.[5] On June 27, 2019, his nomination was confirmed by voice vote.[6] He was sworn in on July 19, 2019.[7]

Memberships

Hyslop previously served as president of the Washington State Bar Association and Federal Bar Association for the Eastern District of Washington.[2]

References
  1. Hubbell, Martindale (April 2000). Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, Volume 18. Martindale-Hubbell. ISBN 9781561603763.
  2. "President Donald J. Trump Announces Judicial Nominees, United States Attorney Nominee, and United States Marshal Nominees", The White House, May 3, 2019 This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  3. "PN537 - Nomination of William D. Hyslop for Department of Justice, 102nd Congress (1991-1992)". www.congress.gov. 1991-10-31. Retrieved 2019-05-06.
  4. "Twelve Nominations Sent to the Senate", White House, May 13, 2019
  5. Results of Executive Business Meeting – June 13, 2019, Senate Judiciary Committee
  6. "PN723 - Nomination of William D. Hyslop for Department of Justice, 116th Congress (2019-2020)". www.congress.gov. 2019-06-27. Retrieved 2019-07-01.
  7. "William D. Hyslop Assumes Office as The United States Attorney For The Eastern District Of Washington". www.justice.gov. 2019-07-19. Retrieved 2019-07-19.
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