Pechman, Marsha J. Born 1951 in Salem, OR Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington Nominated by William J. Clinton on March 24, 1999, to a seat vacated by William L. Dwyer. Confirmed by the Senate on September 8, 1999, and received commission on September 9, 1999. Served as chief judge, 2011-present. Education: Cornell University, B.A., 1973 Boston University School of Law, J.D., 1976 Professional Career: Deputy prosecutor, King County, Washington, 1976-1979 Instructor and staff attorney, University of Washington School of Law, 1979-1981 Private practice, Seattle, Washington, 1981-1988 Adjunct professor, University of Puget Sound, 1983-1987 Judge, Superior Court of the State of Washington, King County, 1988-1999