Lasnik, Robert S. Born 1951 in Staten Island, NY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington Nominated by William J. Clinton on May 11, 1998, to a seat vacated by Carolyn R. Dimmick. Confirmed by the Senate on October 21, 1998, and received commission on October 22, 1998. Served as chief judge, 2004-2011. Education: Brandeis University, A.B., 1972 Northwestern University, M.S., 1973 Northwestern University, M.A., 1974 University of Washington School of Law, J.D., 1978 Professional Career: Deputy prosecutor, King County Prosecutor's Office, Washington, 1978-1981 Senior deputy prosecutor, King County Prosecutor's Office, Washington, 1981-1983 Chief of staff, King County Prosecutor's Office, Washington, 1983-1990 Superior court judge, King County Superior Court, Washington, 1990-1998