Judge Dean Hildebrand: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Dean Hildebrand (Ret.) was a justice of the peace for the Jefferson County Justice Court in Montana. He resigned from the bench in 2019.


The Justice Court is a court of limited jurisdiction in Montana, hearing cases involving misdemeanor offenses, civil cases up to $15,000, small claims up to $7,000, landlord/tenant disputes, local ordinances, forcible entry and detainer, protection orders, and some juvenile matters.