Paul G. Hatfield

Paul G. Hatfield
Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Montana
In office February 9, 1996 – July 3, 2000
Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Montana
In office 1990–1996
Preceded by	James F. Battin
Succeeded by	Jack D. Shanstrom
Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Montana
In office May 10, 1979 – February 9, 1996
Appointed by	Jimmy Carter
Preceded by	Russell Evans Smith
Succeeded by	Donald W. Molloy
United States Senator from Montana
In office January 22, 1978 – December 14, 1978
Appointed by	Thomas Lee Judge
Preceded by	Lee Metcalf
Succeeded by	Max Baucus
Personal details
Born	Paul Gerhart Hatfield (1928-04-29)April 29, 1928 Great Falls, Montana, U.S.
Died	July 3, 2000(2000-07-03) (aged 72) Great Falls, Montana, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Education	University of Montana (LLB)

Paul Gerhart Hatfield (April 29, 1928 – July 3, 2000) was an American attorney, politician, and jurist. He served briefly as United States Senator from Montana in 1978, and then as a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Montana.