Molloy, Donald W. Born 1946 in Butte, MT Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U. S. District Court, District of Montana Nominated by William J. Clinton on December 21, 1995, to a seat vacated by Paul Gerhart Hatfield; Confirmed by the Senate on July 18, 1996, and received commission on August 1, 1996. Served as chief judge, 2001-2008. Education: University of Montana, B.A., 1968 University of Montana School of Law, J.D., 1976 Professional Career: U.S. Navy, Naval Aviation, 1968-1973 Law clerk, Hon. James Battin, U.S. District Court, District of Montana, 1976-1978 Private practice, Billings, Montana, 1978-1995 Race or Ethnicity: White Gender: Male