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Dimmick, Carolyn R.

Born 1929 in Seattle, WA

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on March 7, 1985, to a new seat authorized by 98 Stat. 333. Confirmed by the Senate on April 3, 1985, and received commission on April 4, 1985. Served as chief judge, 1994-1997. Assumed senior status on November 1, 1997.

Education:
University of Washington, B.A., 1951
University of Washington School of Law, J.D., 1953

Professional Career:

Assistant attorney general, State of Washington, 1953-1954
Deputy prosecutor, King County, Washington, 1955-1959, 1960-1962
Private practice, Seattle, Washington, 1959-1960, 1962-1965
Judge, King County [Washington] Northeast District Court, 1965-1975
Judge, Superior Court of the State of Washington, King County, 1976-1980
Justice, Supreme Court of the State of Washington, 1981-1985