| William H. Ryan, Jr. | |
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| Attorney General of Pennsylvania Acting |
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| In office January 18, 2011 – May 27, 2011 |
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| Preceded by | Tom Corbett |
| Succeeded by | Linda Kelly |
| District Attorney of Delaware County | |
| In office January 5, 1988 – January 9, 1996 |
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| Preceded by | John Reilly |
| Succeeded by | Pat Meehan |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Debra |
| Residence | Delaware County, Pennsylvania |
| Alma mater | Saint Joseph's University Villanova University Law School |
| Profession | Attorney, politician |
William H. Ryan, Jr. is an American politician and attorney who served as the acting Attorney General of Pennsylvania from January through May 2011.
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Ryan is a graduate of Saint Joseph's University and Villanova University Law School.
He assumed the office of Attorney General when Tom Corbett resigned to take office as Governor of Pennsylvania.[1] Before this he was first deputy Attorney General and also previously served as the District Attorney for Delaware County. He has worked in the Attorney General’s office since 1997. Ryan served as Attorney General until his nominated successor, Linda Kelly, was confirmed by the State Senate.
He lives in Delaware County, and is married with two sons.[2]
| Legal offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Tom Corbett |
Attorney General of Pennsylvania Acting 2011 |
Succeeded by Linda Kelly |
| Preceded by John Reilly |
District Attorney of Delaware County 1988–1996 |
Succeeded by Pat Meehan |