Dana L. Christensen

Dana L. Christensen

U.S. District Court, District of Montana
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Biography

Born 1951 in New York, NY

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Montana
Nominated by Barack Obama on May 4, 2011, to a seat vacated by Donald W. Molloy. Confirmed by the Senate on December 5, 2011, and received commission on December 6, 2011. Served as chief judge, 2013-present.

Education:
Stanford University, B.A., 1973
University of Montana School of Law, J.D., 1976

Professional Career:
Private practice, Billings, Montana, 1977-1981
Private practice, Kalispell, Montana, 1981-2011

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Montana
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Professional Experience
Judge
U.S. District Court, District of Montana
- Current
Served as chief judge, 2013-present.
Attorney
Private practice, Kalispell, Montana
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Attorney
Private practice, Billings, Montana
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Education
University of Montana School of Law
J.D. (1976)
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Stanford University
B.A. (1973)
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Professional Associations
American Bar Association; State Bar of Montana
Member
Current
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American Board of Trial Advocates
Advocate
Current
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American College of Trial Lawyers
Fellow
Current
Activities: Past State Chair
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Montana State Bar
Member
- Current
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Websites & Blogs
Website
United States District Court, District of Montana
Website
Federal Judicial Center Biography
Contact & Map
U.S. District Court Missoula
201 E. Broadway
Missoula, MT 59802
Telephone: (406) 829-7140
Fax: (406) 542-7284