William R. Moser was an American

United States

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Democratic Party (United States)

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 politician and jurist from Wisconsin

Wisconsin

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Born in Chicago, Illinois, Moser served in the United States military during World War II

World War II

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. Moser graduated from St. Norbert College

St. Norbert College

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 and received his law degree from Marquette University Law School

Marquette University Law School

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. From 1957 until 1961, he served in the Wisconsin State Senate

Wisconsin State Senate

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. In 1961, Moser resigned from the Wisconsin Senate to become United States Attorney. In 1962, he was appointed county judge later Wisconsin Circuit Court

Wisconsin Circuit Court

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 for Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. From 1978 until his retirement in 1992, Moser served on the Wisconsin Court of Appeals

Wisconsin Court of Appeals

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