William Bradford (September 14, 1755 – August 23, 1795) was a lawyer and judge from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and the second United States Attorney General in 1794–1795.

He began his education at the Academy of Philadelphia, then attended Princeton University, where he formed a lifelong friendship with Virginian James Madison, before graduating in 1772.

Later that year, the militia was organized into a "flying camp" with Daniel Roberdeau as the first brigadier general in the states forces.

General Roberdeau chose the young man as an aide, and later promoted him to brigade major on his headquarters staff.

On January 8, 1794, George Washington named him Attorney General for the United States to replace Edmund Randolph.