William F. Riordan | |
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Chief Justice of the New Mexico Supreme Court | |
In office January 8, 1986 – December 3, 1986 | |
Preceded by | William R. Federici |
Succeeded by | Harry E. Stowers Jr. |
Justice of the New Mexico Supreme Court | |
In office January 1, 1981 – December 31, 1986 | |
Preceded by | Edwin L. Felter |
Succeeded by | Richard E. Ransom |
Personal details | |
Born | William Francis Riordan March 26, 1941 Wichita, Kansas |
Died | November 16, 2020 | (aged 79)
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Jocelyn Ruebel |
Children | 1 son, 3 daughters |
Education | University of New Mexico (B.B.A., J.D.) |
William Francis Riordan (March 26, 1941 – November 16, 2020) was an American jurist who served as a justice of the New Mexico Supreme Court from 1981 to 1986, serving most of his final year on the court as chief justice.