William J. Brown (Ohio politician)
William J. Brown | |
|---|---|
| 42nd Attorney General of Ohio | |
| In office January 11, 1971 – January 10, 1983 | |
| Governor | John Gilligan Jim Rhodes |
| Preceded by | Paul W. Brown |
| Succeeded by | Anthony J. Celebrezze Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 12, 1940 Mahoning County, Ohio |
| Died | November 3, 1999 (aged 59) Columbus, Ohio |
| Resting place | Oak Grove Cemetery, Delaware, Ohio |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Pettit College of Law |
William J. Brown (July 12, 1940 – November 3, 1999) was an American lawyer who was elected as Ohio Attorney General in 1970 and served until leaving office in January 1983.