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Alumni Spotlight: Leslie Halligan

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 May 13, 2025, 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.