Hon. Daniel El-Dweek

Daniel El-Dweek is a North Dakota judge who has served on the Northwest Judicial District since his appointment by Governor Jack Dalrymple in July 2015. Prior to his judgeship, he held positions as Supervisor of the Williston Public Defender’s Office, staff attorney with the Regional Native Public Defense Corp in White Earth, Minnesota, and managing attorney for Dakota Plains Legal Services in Fort Thompson, South Dakota. El-Dweek earned a bachelor’s degree in public administration and a J.D. from the University of North Dakota, where he also completed his undergraduate studies. His career has focused on public defense and judicial service within the North Dakota court system.