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Thomas Samuel Zilly

Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington · Appointed by Ronald Reagan (Republican)

SeniorStatusSenior status since Jan 1, 2004: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Apr 20, 1988CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Apr 19, 1988 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

Well QualifiedABA ratingAmerican Bar Association rating of the nominee, as listed by the FJC.

Nominated Feb 16, 1988 · Judiciary Committee hearing Mar 28, 1988 · Confirmed Apr 19, 1988 · voice vote · Born 1935, MI

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington	Ronald Reagan	Apr 20, 1988	Senior status since Jan 1, 2004

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.