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Leslie earned her bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Montana and her law degree from the University of Montana's Alexander Blewett III School of Law. Halligan lives in Missoula.

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Leslie previously worked as a board member of the Missoula Federal Credit Union, a deputy city attorney for the city of Missoula, and a deputy county attorney for Missoula County. She has also taught as an adjunct professor at the University of Montana Law School.

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Leslie Halligan currently serves as the District Court Judge in Judicial District 4. She was first appointed in 2015 and is seeking a fourth term.

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As a deputy city attorney, Halligan researched and analyzed legal issues and statutory and case law.

As a district court judge and National Court Appointed Special Advocates’ Judicial Leadership Council, Halligan oversees child abuse cases.

As a deputy county attorney, Halligan handled all general civil litigation matters, including land use, employment issues, property tax, election issues, and contracts.

- As a deputy city attorney, Halligan researched and analyzed legal issues and statutory and case law.
- As a district court judge and National Court Appointed Special Advocates’ Judicial Leadership Council, Halligan oversees child abuse cases.
- As a deputy county attorney, Halligan handled all general civil litigation matters, including land use, employment issues, property tax, election issues, and contracts.

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As of September 17, 2024, Leslie Halligan did not have a website or any information online.

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Leslie Halligan

- Montana District Courts are central to the state’s judicial system, handling most major legal proceedings and providing a pathway for appeals from lower courts.
- Montana District Court Judges handle a wide variety of cases, including all serious criminal charges and smaller felonies. These courts also take on major civil disputes and state financial claims.
- In civil matters, these judges deal with wills and estates (probate), disputes over contracts and property ownership, and other non-criminal legal issues.
- These judges also have the authority to review decisions made by smaller local courts within their jurisdiction, as allowed by state law and the Constitution.
Judges in the District Courts are elected by the public in their districts, emphasizing the importance of community representation.

Judges that handle most felony and civil cases in the state

Montana District Court Judge, District 4

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