William Richard Linehan

Sept. 16, 1945 – June 19, 2019
Oakland

After a brief battle with cancer, former CAAP attorney Bill passed away at his home in Oakland surrounded by his family. He leaves behind his wife, Linda, three children – Amy, Meghan and Joe- and four grandchildren – Sadie, his namesake William, Ian and Wyatt.

Bill began to practice law in 1975 with a speciality in criminal defense. Known as a “lion in the courtroom”, he always represented his clients in deference to fairness, truth, and the law.  In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the American Civil Liberties Union.

View the online memorial for William Richard Linehan

Published in East Bay Times on June 23, 2019