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
Cases before Judge Benton
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- Amos Madden Thayer
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- Bobby E. Shepherd
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.