Eastern District of Washington / Appointed 1985 / Served to 2007
Alan Angus McDonald
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington
Appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1985 and confirmed by voice vote, Alan Angus McDonald was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington. He earned a law degree from University of Washington School of Law in 1952. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, October 16, 1985
- Appointed by
- Ronald Reagan, 1985
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Washington 1950 · University of Washington Law 1952
- Succeeded by
- Edward F. Shea
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Eastern District of Washington | Reagan (R) | voice |
A per-senator roll-call isn’t shown for this confirmation. The Senate’s recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989; many confirmations (especially before then, and most to the lower courts) were by voice vote or unanimous consent.
Education
| University of Washington | B.S. | 1950 |
| University of Washington School of Law | LL.B. | 1952 |
Sources
21 years on the Eastern District of Washington. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).