# Anthony Williams

Immigration Judge · [Chicago Immigration Court](/kyj/court/il/chicago-immigration-court)

Anthony Williams — Chicago Immigration Court

Last updated October 7, 2026

## Anthony Williams at a glance

Current role

Immigration Judge

Court

[Chicago Immigration Court](/kyj/court/il/chicago-immigration-court)

Jurisdiction

Illinois · Federal

Judicial service

Active

## Immigration proceeding outcomes

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## Biography

### Professional career

- Anthony C. Williams is an appointed U.S. Immigration Judge for the Chicago, Illinois court, scheduled to begin hearings in September 2026
- His appointment is set to commence in September 2026, under the administration of President Donald Trump and Attorney General Todd Blanche
- Anthony C. Williams was selected as an Immigration Judge by the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) to serve in the Chicago, Illinois immigration court

### Education


### Additional information

- Judge Advocate in the U.S. Marine Corps, Office of the Judge Advocate General, from 1992–2007, serving in multiple roles including civil litigation attorney, deputy circuit judge, senior appellate defense attorney, and prosecutor
- He is a member of the Virginia State Bar
- Judge Anthony C. Williams brings over three decades of legal experience in military law, private practice, and leadership roles before his new judicial appointment.

## Sources

### DOJ EOIR current immigration judge directory

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### Current EOIR official staff directory

Current EOIR Official Staff Directory source · HTML · Source checked October 7, 2026

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## Courtroom rules

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