William J. Powell | |
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United States Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia | |
In office October 13, 2017 –February 28, 2021 | |
President | Donald Trump Joe Biden |
Preceded by | William J. Ihlenfeld II |
Succeeded by | William J. Ihlenfeld II |
Personal details | |
Born | [1] Manhasset,New York | July 14,1960
Education | Salem International University (B.A.) West Virginia University College of Law (J.D.) |
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