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Christensen, Dana Lewis
Born 1951 in New York, NY
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the 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, 2013-2020.
Education:
Stanford University, B.A., 1973
University of Montana School of Law, J.D., 1976
Professional Career:
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the 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, 2013-2020.
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