Judge Don R. Willett
Judge
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Don R. Willett is a Judge on the Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, serving since 2018. The appointment came from Donald Trump in 2018. Education: B.A. from Baylor University; J.D. from Duke University; M.A. from Duke University. Earlier federal service: Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
- Court
- Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
- Position
- Judge
- Appointed By
- Donald Trump
- Active
- 2018 – present
- Party
- Republican
- ABA Rating
- Well Qualified (2017)
Education
- B.A.Baylor University (1988)
- J.D.Duke University (1992)
- M.A.Duke University (1992)
- LL.M.Duke University (2016)
Career History
- JudgeCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (2018 – present) — appointed by Donald Trump
- JudgeCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (1992 – 1993)
- Justice2005 – 2017
- Deputy attorney general for legal counsel2003 – 2005
- Deputy assistant attorney general2002 – 2003
- Special assistant to President George W. Bush2001 – 2002
- Domestic policy and special projects advisor2000 – 2001
- Director of research and special projects1996 – 2000
- Private practice1993 – 1996
Cases before Judge Willett
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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 Willett will decide any matter.