Bill Essayli

Bill Essayli is an American politician and lawyer, born in 1985. He has been involved in public service, holding key positions in the US legal system. Currently, he serves as the first assistant United States attorney for the Central District of California, a role that leverages his legal expertise.

Essayli's career has included a stint as the interim United States attorney for the Central District of California, which he held from April to July 2025. However, his tenure in this position was marked by a federal judge's ruling that deemed his extended service in the acting capacity as illegal due to the lack of official congressional approval. Following this ruling, Essayli was reassigned to his current role as the first assistant United States attorney, where he continues to contribute to the legal landscape of the Central District of California.