Ronald B. Leighton

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

Judge

U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington

2002 - Current

Attorney

Private practice, Tacoma, Washington

1976 - 2002

University of California College of the Law, San Francisco

J.D. (1976)

Whitworth College

B.A. (1973)