Bilal Ali "Bill" Essayli is an American lawyer and politician who is currently serving as the acting United States attorney for the Central District of California, having been appointed to the acting position in July 2025, having previously been appointed to the interim position in April 2025.
He previously served as a member of the California State Assembly from 2022–2025 until his appointment as interim U.S. attorney. A Republican, he was the first Muslim elected to the California State Assembly, where he represented the 63rd district, which includes Canyon Lake, Corona, Eastvale, Lake Elsinore, Menifee, Norco, Riverside, Temescal Valley, and Woodcrest.
In 2018, Essayli ran for the California State Assembly against incumbent Democrat Sabrina Cervantes. He lost the election, but made a strong showing, which raised his local profile.
In 2022, Essayli ran for the state Assembly in the newly created 63rd Assembly District. He defeated Eastvale Mayor Clint Lorimore in the primary and businesswoman Fauzia Rizvi in the general election.
