William L. Nuessle (May 5, 1878 – March 30, 1959) was a justice of the North Dakota Supreme Court from 1923 to December 31, 1950.

He had previously served as a judge on the North Dakota District Courts and as the state's attorney for McLean County.

In 1866, he moved with his parents to the Dakota Territory, living on a farm near Emerato in Grand Forks County.

[1][2] Nuessle was admitted to the bar and opened a legal office in Goodrich, North Dakota.

In 1904, he moved to Washburn, North Dakota and was elected state's attorney for McLean County, holding the position for four years.