Billy J. Williams | |
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| United States Attorney for the District of Oregon | |
| In office December 18, 2015 – February 28, 2021 | |
| President | |
| Preceded by | Amanda Marshall |
| Succeeded by | Natalie K. Wight |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1956 (age 67–68) Toppenish, Washington, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Washington State University (AB) Willamette University (JD) |
Billy John Williams (born 1956)[1] is an American attorney who served as the United States attorney for the District of Oregon from 2015 to 2021. He was most recently confirmed to the position by the U.S. Senate in March 2018. Williams was originally named Acting U.S. Attorney of the district in April 2015 and was appointed to the position by Chief U.S. District Judge Michael W. Mosman in February 2016.[2] In November 2017, Williams was nominated by President Donald Trump to retain the position.[3] His nomination was supported by Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, Oregon's U.S. Senators.[4]
- ^ "Nominee questionnaire" (PDF). United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary. December 22, 2017.
- ^ Everton Bailey Jr. (December 18, 2015), "Billy J. Williams named U.S. attorney for Oregon", The Oregonian
- ^ Billy Williams Nominated to Remain US Attorney for Oregon, Associated Press, November 17, 2017 – via US News
- ^ Bernstein, Maxine (November 17, 2017). "President Trump nominates Billy J. Williams to remain Oregon's U.S. attorney". The Oregonian. Retrieved 8 February 2018.
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