Judge Brett Linneweber

My career has provided me with the necessary experience, perspective and temperament needed on the bench. After law school, I started my legal career working in private practice in Missoula before moving back home to Livingston to serve as a deputy county attorney. In 2006 I was elected as Park County Attorney and served in that position before moving to Billings to serve as Senior Deputy Yellowstone County. In that position I focused on prosecuting some of the most serious criminal cases in Montana. During my 22 years practicing law, I’ve been a part of more than 50 district court jury trials and I’m excited to take that experience to the bench.

But having experience in the courtroom and knowing the law are not the only things necessary to be a good judge, it requires perspective that only comes through life experience as well.  I grew up blessed with a family that engrained faith, family, hard work, service to others and uncompromising ethics – all reinforced by generations of military and farming backgrounds. My wife AnnaMarie came from a similar background, and today we are lucky enough to have five grandchildren.  Before going to law school I worked in the private sector, including running the commercial printing division at the Bozeman Chronicle.  I worked with businesses as diverse as sole proprietors as well as the university, personally producing commercial print projects ranging from advertising fliers to game day programs.  I also spent three years working for a non-profit, helping international students. These experiences exposed me to individuals from all walks of life and a wide range of needs.  I believe these experiences have prepared me well for the bench.