Zilly, Thomas Samuel Born 1935 in Detroit, MI Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington Nominated by Ronald Reagan on February 16, 1988, to a seat vacated by Walter T. McGovern. Confirmed by the Senate on April 19, 1988, and received commission on April 20, 1988. Assumed senior status on January 1, 2004. Education: University of Michigan, B.A., 1956 Cornell Law School, J.D., 1962 Professional Career: U.S. Naval Reserve lieutenant junior grade, 1956-1962; active duty, 1956-1959 Private practice, Seattle, Washington, 1962-1988 Judge pro tem, Seattle [Washington] Municipal Court, 1972-1980