Frederick L. Van Sickle

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

Judge

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington

1991 - Current

Assumed senior status on May 1, 2008.

Judge

1979 - 1992

Superior Court, Chelan/Douglas Counties, State of Washington

Judge

1975 - 1979

Superior Court, Grant/Douglas Counties, State of Washington

Prosecuting attorney

1971 - 1975

Douglas County, Washington

Private practice

1970 - 1975

Washington

U.S. Army

1968 - 1970

First Lieutenant, JAG Corps

University of Washington School of Law

J.D.

1968

University of Wisconsin

B.S.

1965