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Ronald B. Leighton

U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
Biography

Born 1951 in Stockton, CA

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
Nominated by George W. Bush on January 23, 2002, to a seat vacated by Robert J. Bryan. Confirmed by the Senate on November 14, 2002, and received commission on November 26, 2002.

Education:
Whitworth College, B.A., 1973
University of California, Hastings College of the Law, J.D., 1976

Professional Career:
Private practice, Tacoma, Washington, 1976-2002

Nominated to U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, April 30, 1992; no Senate vote

Professional Experience
Judge
U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
- Current
Attorney
Private practice, Tacoma, Washington
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Education
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
J.D. (1976)
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Whitworth College
B.A. (1973)
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Websites & Blogs
Website
United States District Court, Western District of Washington
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Federal Judicial Center Biography
Contact & Map
United States Courthouse
1717 Pacific Avenue, Room 3100
Tacoma, WA 98402-3200
Telephone: (253) 882-3840