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U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington
9 sitting judgesConfirmed from the official record
4 in active service and 5 in senior status. Newest commission first.
Source: Federal Judicial Center, Biographical Directory of Article III Federal Judges. Our copy saved October 16, 2026, fingerprint 92b677f26553b479.
| Judge | Appointed by | Senate vote | Commissioned |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Louise PennellJudge. Active | Joseph R. Biden | 50 to 48 | |
| Mary Katherine DimkeJudge. Active | Joseph R. Biden | 47 to 23 | |
| Stanley Allen BastianJudge. Active | Barack Obama | 95 to 0 | |
| Thomas Owen RiceJudge. Active | Barack Obama | 93 to 4 | |
| Rosanna Malouf PetersonJudge. Senior status since October 1, 2021 | Barack Obama | 89 to 0 | |
| Lonny R. SukoJudge. Senior status since November 1, 2013 | George W. Bush | 94 to 0 | |
| Edward F. SheaJudge. Senior status since June 7, 2012 | William J. Clinton | Voice vote | |
| Robert H. WhaleyJudge. Senior status since July 12, 2009 | William J. Clinton | Voice vote | |
| William Fremming NielsenJudge. Senior status since May 30, 2003 | George H.W. Bush | Voice vote |