Robart, James L. Born 1947 in Seattle, WA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington Nominated by George W. Bush on December 9, 2003, to a seat vacated by Thomas S. Zilly. Confirmed by the Senate on June 17, 2004, and received commission on June 21, 2004. Education: Whitman College, B.A., 1969 Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 1973 Professional Career: Private practice, Seattle, Washington, 1973-2004