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Judge William Duane Benton

Judge

Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit

William Duane Benton is a Judge on the Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, serving since 2004. The appointment came from George Bush in 2004. Education: B.A. from Northwestern University; J.D. from Yale University; B.A. from Northwestern University. Earlier federal service: Supreme Court of Missouri.

Court
Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Position
Judge
Appointed By
George Bush
Active
1991 – present
Party
Republican
ABA Rating
Well Qualified (2004)

Education

  • B.A.Northwestern University (1972)
  • J.D.Yale University (1975)
  • B.A.Northwestern University

Career History

  • JudgeCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit (2004 – present) — appointed by George Bush
  • JudgeSupreme Court of Missouri (1991 – 2004)
  • Campaign manager1980 – present
  • Judge2005 – 2005
  • Adjunct professor1998 – 2004
  • Adjunct professor1998 – 2004
  • chief justice1997 – 1999
  • Judge1991 – 2004
  • Judge1990 – 1990
  • Judge1990 – 1990
  • Director of revenue1989 – 1991
  • Private practice1983 – 1989
  • Administrative assistant1981 – 1982
  • U.S. Navy/Naval Reserve captain1972 – 2002

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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 Benton will decide any matter.