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U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington
A federal trial (district) court in the Ninth Circuit. 4 active judges and 5 on senior status (semi-retired, still hearing some cases), per the Federal Judicial Center.
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Who appointed the current judges
Judges
| Judge | Status | Appointed by | Commissioned | Senate confirmation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Allen Bastian Chief Judge | Active | D Barack Obama | May 1, 2014 | Apr 30, 2014 · roll call 95–0 |
| Thomas Owen Rice | Active | D Barack Obama | Mar 8, 2012 | Mar 6, 2012 · roll call 93–4 |
| Mary Katherine Dimke | Active | D Joseph R. Biden | Dec 21, 2021 | Dec 18, 2021 · roll call 47–23 |
| Rebecca Louise Pennell | Active | D Joseph R. Biden | Dec 9, 2024 | Nov 20, 2024 · roll call 50–48 |
| William Fremming Nielsen | Senior status since May 30, 2003 | R George H.W. Bush | May 14, 1991 | May 9, 1991 · voice vote |
| Robert H. Whaley | Senior status since Jul 12, 2009 | D William J. Clinton | Jun 30, 1995 | Jun 30, 1995 · voice vote |
| Edward F. Shea | Senior status since Jun 7, 2012 | D William J. Clinton | Apr 8, 1998 | Mar 27, 1998 · voice vote |
| Lonny R. Suko | Senior status since Nov 1, 2013 | R George W. Bush | Jul 16, 2003 | Jul 15, 2003 · roll call 94–0 |
| Rosanna Malouf Peterson | Senior status since Oct 1, 2021 | D Barack Obama | Jan 26, 2010 | Jan 25, 2010 · roll call 89–0 |
Source: Federal Judicial Center, Biographical Directory of Article III Federal Judges. “Commissioned” is the date the appointment took effect. Confirmation votes are as listed by the FJC (ayes–nays); recent roll calls link to Voteview where found.