William Duane Benton (born September 8, 1950), known professionally as Duane Benton, is a United States circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.
- Gender
- Male
- Race
- White
Prior employment
Board member · 2018–2022- Westminster CollegeAdjunct professor · 1998–2004
- University of Missouri School of LawAdjunct professor · 1998–2004
- Supreme Court of MissouriJudge · 1991–2004
- ↳chief justice · 1997–1999
U.S. Navy/Naval Reserve captain1972–2002- Missouri Department of RevenueDirector of revenue · 1989–1991
- Private practice, Jefferson City, Missouri1983–1989
- U.S. Rep. Wendell Bailey of MissouriAdministrative assistant · 1981–1982
- Wendell Bailey for CongressCampaign manager · 1980
Appointments
2004–present · Appointed by George W. Bush (Republican)
1991–2004
Education
- Northwestern Universityba
LL.M. · 1994- Memphis State University (now University of Memphis)M.B.A. · 1979
J.D. · 1975- Northwestern UniversityB.A. · 1972