Tallman, Richard C. Born 1953 in Oakland, CA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Nominated by William J. Clinton on October 20, 1999, to a seat vacated by Betty Binns Fletcher. Confirmed by the Senate on May 24, 2000, and received commission on May 25, 2000. Education: University of Santa Clara, B.Sc., 1975 Northwestern University School of Law, J.D., 1978 Professional Career: Law clerk, Hon. Morell E. Sharp, U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington, 1978-1979 Trial attorney, Criminal Division, U.S. Department of Justice, 1979-1980 Assistant U.S. attorney, Western District of Washington, 1980-1983 Private practice, Seattle, Washington, 1983-2000