Bilal Ali "Bill" Essayli is an American lawyer and politician currently serving in the California State Assembly.

[2] Essayli's parents are immigrants from Lebanon who fled to the country to escape its civil war.

He received his undergraduate degree from the Kellogg Honors College of California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.

[5] In 2018, Essayli ran for the California State Assembly against incumbent Democrat Sabrina Cervantes.

He defeated Eastvale Mayor Clint Lorimore in the primary and businesswoman Fauzia Rizvi in the general election.