Jones, Richard A. Born 1950 in Seattle, WA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington Nominated by George W. Bush on March 19, 2007, to a seat vacated by John C. Coughenour. Confirmed by the Senate on October 4, 2007, and received commission on October 29, 2007. Education: Seattle University, Bachelor of Public Affairs, 1972 University of Washington School of Law, J.D., 1975 Professional Career: Community liaison officer, Office of King County Prosecuting Attorney, Washington, 1975-1977 Deputy prosecuting attorney, Office of King County Prosecuting Attorney, Washington, 1977-1978 Staff attorney, Port of Seattle, Washington, 1978-1983 Private practice, Seattle, Washington, 1983-1988 Assistant U.S. attorney, United States Attorney's Office, Western District of Washington, 1988-1994 Judge, King County Superior Court, Washington, 1994-2007