Robert Wodrow Archbald

Biography

Robert Wodrow Archbald served as a federal judge whose career centered on service to the justice system during a time of growth in American public institutions. He brought a thoughtful and committed approach to the bench over many years of public service.

Though his tenure included controversy, his earlier work as a judge and public servant reflected a dedication to the rule of law. Historians remember him as part of the evolving federal judiciary that helped carry the nation through the challenges of the early twentieth century.