Robert Lasnik
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Robert S. Lasnik is an Article III federal judge for the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington. He joined the court in 1998 after being nominated by President Bill Clinton. Lasnik has served as Chief Judge of the court since 2004.
Early Life and Education
Born on Staten Island in New York, Lasnik graduated from Brandeis University with his Bachelor's degree in 1972 and earned a M.S. Master's degree from Northwestern University in 1973 and earned a M.A. Master's degree from Northwestern University in 1974. Lasnik received a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Washington in 1978.[1]
Legal Career
Lasnik was a Deputy Prosecutor in the King County, Washington Prosecutor's Office from 1978 to 1981; the Senior Deputy Prosecutor until 1983; and the Chief of Staff for the King County, Washington Prosecutor's Office until 1990. Lasnik served as Superior Court Judge in Washington State's King County Superior Court from 1990 to 1998.[1]
Federal Judicial Career
Lasnik was nominated to the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington by President Bill Clinton on May 11, 1998 to a seat vacated by Carol Dimmick. Lasnik was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on October 21, 1998 on a Senate vote and received commission on October 22, 1998. Lasnik has served as Chief Judge of the court since 2004. [2][1]
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Federal judges who have served the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington |
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| Active judges |
Chief judge: Lasnik • Jones • Leighton • Martinez • Pechman • Robart • Robstein • Settle |
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| Magistrate judges |
Chief magistrate judge: Arnold • Brett • Christel • Creatura • Donohue • Strombom • Theiler • Tsuchida • Weinberg |
| Former judges |
Beeks • Black • Boldt • Bowen • Cushman • Donworth • Dwyer • Goodwin • Hanford • Howard • Leavy • Lindberg • Neterer • Sharp • Tanner • Voorhees |
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