Coughenour, John C. Born 1941 in Pittsburgh, KS Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington Nominated by Ronald Reagan on August 11, 1981, to a seat vacated by Morell E. Sharp. Confirmed by the Senate on September 25, 1981, and received commission on September 28, 1981. Served as chief judge, 1997-2004. Assumed senior status on July 27, 2006. Education: Kansas State College of Pittsburgh, B.S., 1963 University of Iowa College of Law, J.D., 1966 Professional Career: Private practice, Seattle, Washington, 1966-1981 Assistant professor of law, University of Washington, 1970-1973