Carolyn R. Dimmick
U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
Born 1929 in Seattle, WA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, 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
- Judge
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
- - Current
- Served as chief judge, 1994-1997. Assumed senior status on November 1, 1997.
- Justice
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- Washington Supreme Court
- Superior court judge
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- King County Superior Court, Washington
- Judge
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- Northeast District Court, King County, Washington
- Private practice
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- Seattle, Washington, 1959-1960
- Deputy prosecuting attorney
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- King County, Washington, 1955-1959
- Assistant state attorney general
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- Washington
- University of Washington School of Law
- J.D.
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- University of Washington
- B.A.
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