Quick Info
| Profession | District Judge |
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| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Patan, Gujarat, India |
| Date of Birth | 29/07/1971 |
| Age | 55 years |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Amit Mehta
01/10/2026
Judge Amit Mehta dismissed antitrust lawsuits brought by Chegg and Penske Media, which accused Google of coercing publishers into supplying content for AI Overviews. He ruled that the plaintiffs had not pleaded an agreement, as an expectation of traffic does not amount to one under antitrust law.
08/05/2026
Judge Mehta denied Google's request to pause the portion of his antitrust remedies order requiring it to share search data and syndicate search results and ads with qualified rival competitors. He concluded that Google had not shown it would suffer irreparable harm, so the order took effect while Google's appeal continues.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Amit Priyavadan Mehta |
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| Famous for | Ruling Google as monopoly and in violation of US antitrust laws |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5'10" (178 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Franklin High School, Maryland, United States (1989) |
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Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Wife | Caroline Judge Mehta |
Relationships & More
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Caroline Judge Mehta (Advocate) |
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Family
| Father | Priyavadan Mehta (Engineer) |
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| Mother | Ragini Mehta (Laboratory Technician) |
| Siblings | Sister - Sheetal Prasad |
| Spouse | Caroline Judge Mehta (Advocate) |
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Career
| Overview | Amit Mehta is a distinguished District Judge known for his significant rulings, especially against monopolistic practices in technology. He began his legal career as a paralegal and advanced to a partner at a prestigious law firm, demonstrating a commitment to justice and legal integrity. |
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Favourites
| Music Genre | Hip Hop |
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| Baseball Team | Baltimore Orioles |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Amit's family migrated to the United States from Gujarat when he was just one year old. | |
| 2. He spent his formative years in Reisterstown, Maryland, where he was an athlete participating in various sports. | |
| 3. From 1994 to 1997, he was the Commissioner of the North Grounds Softball League. | |
| 4. He contributed to The Virginia Journal of Social Policy and the Law, reflecting his dedication to legal scholarship. | |
| 5. Became a member of the Order of the Coif in 1997, signifying excellence in legal education. | |
| 6. Worked as a paralegal at Patton Boggs, LLP before pursuing law. | |
| 7. Joined Zuckerman Spaeder LLP as an associate in 1999, becoming a partner by 2010. | |
| 8. Served on the Board of Directors for the non-profit Facilitating Leadership in Youth. | |
| 9. Raised funds for Barack Obama's presidential campaign in 2008. | |
| 10. Was part of the legal team defending Dominique Strauss-Kahn in a high-profile case. | |
| 11. Co-chaired the American Bar Association in 2013, contributing to the legal community. | |
| 12. Served as vice president on the Board of Directors of the Mid-Atlantic Innocence Project. | |
| 13. Assigned the high-profile antitrust lawsuit against Google in 2020. | |
| 14. Presided over significant cases related to the January 6 Capitol attack and Donald Trump's immunity claims. | |
| 15. Law clerk for Judge Susan P. Graber of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit from 1998 to 1999. | |
| 16. Staff attorney at Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia from 2002 to 2007. | |
| 17. Worked in private practice at Latham & Watkins LLP in San Francisco from 1997 to 1998. | |
| 18. Received commission as District Judge on 19/12/2014. | |
| 19. Serves on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court since 2021. | |
| 20. Elected member of The American Law Institute. |
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