He previously served as a judge of the New London District Superior Court from 2016 to 2021.

In 2014, he was nominated by Governor Dannel Malloy to serve as a judge of the New London District Superior Court.

[5] Williams was involved with the New England Regional Judicial Opioid Initiative, the Sentence Review Division, and the Wiretap Panel.

[6] In 2020, Williams served on a task force that provided recommendations on reforming the way jurors are selected for trial in Connecticut.

[10] On October 27, 2021, the United States Senate invoked cloture on his nomination by a 52–46 vote.