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Robart, James L.
Born 1947 in Seattle, WA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the 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. Assumed senior status on June 28, 2016.
Education:
Whitman College, B.A., 1969
Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 1973
Professional Career:
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the 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. Assumed senior status on June 28, 2016.
Education:
Whitman College, B.A., 1969
Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 1973
Professional Career:
Private practice, Seattle, Washington, 1973-2004