William W. Mercer
Bill Mercer | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 46th district | |
| Assumed office January 7, 2019 | |
| United States Associate Attorney General | |
Acting | |
| In office 2006–2007 | |
| President | George W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Robert McCallum Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Gregory G. Katsas (acting) |
| United States Attorney for the District of Montana | |
| In office 2001–2009 | |
| President | George W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Sherry Scheel Matteucci |
| Succeeded by | Michael W. Cotter |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1964 (age 60–61) Billings, Montana, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Marci Mercer |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of Montana (BA) George Mason University (JD) Harvard University (MPA) |
William Walter "Bill" Mercer (born 1964) is an American attorney and politician. He served as a member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 46th district. He previously served as the United States Attorney for the District of Montana, as well as principal associate deputy attorney general for the United States Department of Justice. Mercer was nominated by President George W. Bush as Associate Attorney General and served in the position in an acting capacity. He resigned before his confirmation hearing could take place.