William K. Saron was born and raised in St. Petersburg. He attended Dixie Hollins High School, and received a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Master of Arts degree from Florida State University. He received his Law degree and a Masters of Law degree from Emory University School of Law in Atlanta. He has been licensed to practice law in Florida since 1984. His wife is Karen, and they have three children, Ian (22), Myles (21), and Crawford (17).