Western District of Washington / Appointed 2007 / Active
Benjamin Hale Settle
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
Appointed by President George W. Bush in 2007 and confirmed by the Senate 99–0, Benjamin Hale Settle is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. He earned a law degree from Willamette University College of Law in 1972. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, June 28, 2007
- Appointed by
- George W. Bush, 2007
- Confirmed
- 99–0
- Education
- Claremont McKenna College 1969 · Willamette College of Law 1972
- Succeeded
- Franklin D. Burgess
- Succeeded by
- Tiffany Mae Cartwright
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Western District of Washington · succeeded Franklin D. Burgess | Bush (R) | 99–0 |
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
| Claremont McKenna College | B.A. | 1969 |
| Willamette University College of Law | J.D. | 1972 |
Sources
18 years on the Western District of Washington. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).