William Walter Mercer
b. 1964 · Billings, MT
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. District Court for the District of Montana | Judge | Donald J. Trump (Republican) | Nov 6, 2025 | — |
Education
- University of Montana, B.A., 1986
- Harvard University, M.P.A., 1988
- George Mason University School of Law (now Antonin Scalia Law School), J.D., 1993
Professional Career
Attorney advisor, U.S. Department of Justice, 1994; Assistant U.S. attorney, District of Montana, 1994-2001; Adjunct faculty, Montana State University--Billings, 1996; Adjunct faculty, University of Montana, 1997-1999; U.S. attorney for the District of Montana, 2001-2009; U.S. Department of Justice, 2005-2007; principal associate deputy attorney general, 2005-2006; acting associate attorney general, 2006-2007; Private practice, Billings, Montana, 2010-2025