William F. Riordan
William F. Riordan | |
|---|---|
| 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.