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Falthead Beacon, Supreme Court Candidate Dan Wilson Tells Voters He is Devoted ‘to the Game’

Dan was raised in Billings. He received his bachelor's degree from Pennsylvania State University and his law degree from University of Minnesota Law School. He and his wife have a daughter. 

Dan previously worked as a justice of the peace in Flathead County Justice Court, an attorney at Measure, Robbin & Wilson,, a prosecutor in Kalispell, a deputy county attorney in the Cascade and Chinook counties, and a prosecutor in Great Falls.

Dan Wilson is currently the district court judge representing Flathead County, He was elected in 2017 and is serving his second term. 

Plans to leverage over twelve years of judicial experience from Flathead County to the Montana Supreme Court, following a vacancy announcement for 2024.

Has over twelve years of judicial experience from Flathead County.

Believes in comprehensive legal experience, encompassing representation in contract disputes, estate planning, property rights, various lawsuits, and criminal defense in Montana's state and federal courts since 1999.

Has about 10 years of experience with private practice, representing people and businesses on contract disputes, estate planning, property and easements, criminal charges, and other lawsuits.

Licensed to practice in Montana, the United States District Court for the District of Montana, and the United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit.

- Has over twelve years of judicial experience from Flathead County.
- Has about 10 years of experience with private practice, representing people and businesses on contract disputes, estate planning, property and easements, criminal charges, and other lawsuits.
- Licensed to practice in Montana, the United States District Court for the District of Montana, and the United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit.

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As of April 10, 2024, Dan Wilson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

Daily Inter Lake, New district judge steps up from justice court, says he's ready for challenges ahead

Planned to create a new drug court in Flathead County to address backlog issues with repeat drug offenders.

- Planned to create a new drug court in Flathead County to address backlog issues with repeat drug offenders.

Judicial Administration

Said, "I am honored to announce my candidacy for Associate Justice of the Montana Supreme Court. ... Throughout my career, I have been committed to upholding the rule of law ... If elected, I will bring my extensive experience ..."

Ccommitted to upholding the rule of law, protecting the rights of Montanans, and ensuring fair and impartial decisions.

Said, "The Supreme Court may only declare a legislative enactment to be unconstitutional if it is shown to be beyond a reasonable doubt that the legislation is in conflict with the constitution itself."

- Ccommitted to upholding the rule of law, protecting the rights of Montanans, and ensuring fair and impartial decisions.
- Said, "The Supreme Court may only declare a legislative enactment to be unconstitutional if it is shown to be beyond a reasonable doubt that the legislation is in conflict with the constitution itself."

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Dan Wilson

Dan was raised in Billings, Montana. He received his bacehlor's degree from Pennsylvania State University and his juris doctorate from University of Minnesota Law School. He and his wife, Tia, have one daughter. 

Dan previously worked as a justioce of the peace in Flathead County Justice Court, an attorney at Measure, Robbin & Wilson,, a prosecutor in Kalispell, a deputy county attorney in Cascade and Chinook counties, and a prosecutor in Great Falls.

Dan Wilson is currently the district court judge representing Flathead County, where he has been since 2017 and is serving his second term. 

Has  over twelve years of judicial experience from Flathead County.

From 1999-2010, he was in private practice, where he represented people and businesses on contract disputes, estate planning, property and easements, criminal charges, and other lawsuits.

- Has  over twelve years of judicial experience from Flathead County.
- From 1999-2010, he was in private practice, where he represented people and businesses on contract disputes, estate planning, property and easements, criminal charges, and other lawsuits.
- Licensed to practice in Montana, the United States District Court for the District of Montana, and the United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit.

The candidate's website says, "There is a legal limit of $1580 per individual. No corporate or business checks are allowed by Montana State Law."

The candidate's website says, "There is a legal limit of $1580 per individual. No corporate or business checks are allowed by Montana State"

The candidate's website says, "Most of all, Dan believes that Montanans value common sense and want judges who value it, too. Dan is that kind of judge."

As of May 3, 2024, Dan Wilson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Dan Wilson is a District Judge who has launched a bid for the position of Associate Justice of the Montana Supreme Court. Prior to his current role, he has worked as a lawyer. Specific details about his past positions or places of employment are not provided in the information given.

Believes in the value of extensive legal experience, tracing back to a prosecutorial career beginning in 1993 across various Montana cities, culminating in a family life with his wife and daughter, who is a University of Montana student.

- The Montana Supreme Court is very similar to the US Supreme Court. The Montana Supreme Court consists of seven judges and serves as the highest court in the state. This court is the final authority on interpreting the Montana Constitution.
- Supreme Court Justices handle appeals, which are reviews of lower court decisions that someone believes were incorrect or unfair. These cases can range from civil disputes to criminal convictions.
- Unlike lower courts, the Montana Supreme Court does not conduct trials with witnesses and juries. Instead, they focus on legal arguments and the application of law based on written briefs, and sometimes through structured oral arguments if further discussion is needed.
- The Justices work collaboratively, deciding cases as a group by majority vote and then issuing a written opinion to explain their decision. This collaborative process ensures a balanced and thoroughly considered judgment.
- Supreme Court Justices are elected to eight year terms. Elections are nonpartisan and statewide.