McNichols, Robert James Born April 19, 1922, in Bonners Ferry, ID Died January 20, 1993, in Spokane, WA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington Nominated by Jimmy Carter on November 6, 1979, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on December 5, 1979, and received commission on December 10, 1979. Served as chief judge, 1980-1989. Assumed senior status on April 20, 1991. Service terminated on January 20, 1993, due to death. Education: Gonzaga University School of Law, LL.B., 1952 Professional Career: U.S. Army, 1940-1941, 1943-1946 Law clerk, Hon. Edward Schaellenback, Supreme Court of the State of Washington, 1952 Deputy prosecutor, Spokane, Washington, 1953-1954 Private practice, Spokane, Washington, 1955-1979