Alma mater
University of South Dakota
8 U.S. federal judges studied here. See where it ranks among law schools by judges produced.
Judges
| Judge | Degree | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donald James Porter | B.S. | Judge | 1942 |
| Richard Howard Battey | Judge | 1950 | |
| John Bailey Jones | B.S. | Judge | 1951 |
| Lawrence L. Piersol | B.A. | Judge | 1962 |
| Jeffrey Lynn Viken | B.A. | Judge | 1974 |
| Roberto Antonio Lange | B.A. | Judge | 1985 |
| Eric Claude Schulte | B.A. | Judge | 1994 |
| Camela Catherine Theeler | B.A. | Judge | 1998 |
Source: FJC Biographical Directory. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Verify against the primary source before relying.