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Luke is from Dillon, Montana. He holds a bachelor's degree in philosophy degree from Carrol College, and a law degree from the University of Montana School He is married to his wife, Alexi, with whom they have three children together. Their family resides near Silver Star, Montana. 

Luke served as a Deputy County Attorney with the Lewis and Clark County Attorney’s Office and as a city prosecutor for the City of Helena.

Luke Michael Berger is the District Court Juge in Judicial District 5 in Montana. He was appointed to this position in 2017, and has served for one term. 

Received Juris Doctor from the University of Montana School of Law in 2008.

As a city prosecutor, he handled cases, including traffic accidents, domestic violence, and DUI crimes.

While working at the Lewis and Clark County Attorney’s Office, he prosecuted felony level DUI, domestic violence crimes, complicated forgery schemes, robberies, and homicides, as well as crimes involving mental health issues and involuntary civil commitment.

- Received Juris Doctor from the University of Montana School of Law in 2008.
- As a city prosecutor, he handled cases, including traffic accidents, domestic violence, and DUI crimes.
- While working at the Lewis and Clark County Attorney’s Office, he prosecuted felony level DUI, domestic violence crimes, complicated forgery schemes, robberies, and homicides, as well as crimes involving mental health issues and involuntary civil commitment.

Legal Experience

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Ethics & Conduct

As a District Court Judge, he said he has "sought to increase access to justice by putting substance over form and by encouraging a change in the local court rules to adapt to...technology...".

- As a District Court Judge, he said he has "sought to increase access to justice by putting substance over form and by encouraging a change in the local court rules to adapt to...technology...".

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

Member of the Board of Trustees for the State Bar of Montana.

Previously serve with AmeriCorps, and volunteered with Catholic Charities, helping in the soup kitchen.

- Member of the Board of Trustees for the State Bar of Montana.
- Previously serve with AmeriCorps, and volunteered with Catholic Charities, helping in the soup kitchen.

Community Involvement

Luke Michael Berger

- 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.