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Frederick L. Van Sickle

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

Born 1943 in Superior, WI

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington
Nominated by George H.W. Bush on March 21, 1991, to a new seat authorized by 104 Stat. 5089. Confirmed by the Senate on May 9, 1991, and received commission on May 14, 1991. Served as chief judge, 2000-2005. Assumed senior status on May 1, 2008.

Education:
University of Wisconsin, B.S., 1965
University of Washington School of Law, J.D., 1968

Professional Career:
U.S. Army first lieutenant, JAG Corps, 1968-1970
Prosecutor, Douglas County, Washington, 1971-1975
Private practice, Washington, 1970-1975
Judge, Superior Court of the State of Washington, 1975-1992; Grant and Douglas Counties, 1975-1979; Chelan and Douglas Counties, 1979-1992

Professional Experience
Judge
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington
- Current
Assumed senior status on May 1, 2008.
Judge
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Superior Court, Chelan/Douglas Counties, State of Washington
Judge
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Superior Court, Grant/Douglas Counties, State of Washington
Prosecuting attorney
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Douglas County, Washington
Private practice
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Washington
U.S. Army
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First Lieutenant, JAG Corps
Education
University of Washington School of Law
J.D.
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University of Wisconsin
B.S.
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Websites & Blogs
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United States District Court, Eastern District of Washington
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Federal Judicial Center Biography
Contact & Map
PO Box 1493
Spokane, WA 99210
Telephone: (509) 458-5250