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Judge Charles Joseph Williams

Judge

District Court, N.D. Iowa

Charles Joseph Williams is a Judge on the District Court, N.D. Iowa, serving since 2018. The appointment came from Donald Trump in 2018. Education: B.A. from University of Iowa; J.D. from University of Iowa; LL.M. from University of Missouri-Kansas City. Earlier federal service: District Court, N.D. Iowa.

Court
District Court, N.D. Iowa
Position
Judge
Appointed By
Donald Trump
Active
2016 – present
Party
Republican
ABA Rating
Well Qualified (2018)

Education

  • B.A.University of Iowa (1985)
  • J.D.University of Iowa (1988)
  • LL.M.University of Missouri-Kansas City (1997)

Career History

  • JudgeDistrict Court, N.D. Iowa (2018 – present) — appointed by Donald Trump
  • Magistrate JudgeDistrict Court, N.D. Iowa (2016 – 2018)
  • JudgeDistrict Court, N.D. Iowa (1988 – 1990)
  • Adjunct professor2016 – present
  • Adjunct professor2001 – present
  • Instructor2008 – 2010
  • Assistant U.S. attorney1997 – 2016
  • Private practice1992 – 1997
  • Special assistant U.S. attorney (on detail)1991 – 1992
  • Trial attorney1990 – 1992

Cases before Judge Williams

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About this profile

Biographical details on this page — court, position, appointing authority, service dates, education, and career history — are public record, sourced from the CourtListener judicial directory. They are not legal advice and do not predict how Judge Williams will decide any matter.