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Bryan, Robert Jensen
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on February 3, 1986, to a new seat authorized by 98 Stat. 333. Confirmed by the Senate on April 24, 1986, and received commission on May 7, 1986. Assumed senior status on November 1, 2000.
Education:
University of Washington, B.A., 1956
University of Washington School of Law, J.D., 1958
Professional Career:
U.S. Army Reserve, 1955-1957
Private practice, Bremerton, Washington, 1959-1967
Judge, Superior Court of the State of Washington, 1967-1984
Judge pro tem, Court of Appeals of the State of Washington, 1975
Justice pro tem, Supreme Court of the State of Washington, 1979, 1982
Private practice, Seattle, Washington, 1984-1986
Board member, Federal Judicial Center, 2000-2004
Nominated to U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, December 4, 1985; no Senate vote