Western District of Washington / Appointed 1985 / Served to 2025
Carolyn R. Dimmick
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
Appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1985 and confirmed by voice vote, Carolyn R. Dimmick was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. She earned a law degree from University of Washington School of Law in 1953. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, April 3, 1985
- Appointed by
- Ronald Reagan, 1985
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Washington 1951 · University of Washington Law 1953
- Succeeded by
- Robert S. Lasnik
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Western 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.A. | 1951 |
| University of Washington School of Law | J.D. | 1953 |
Sources
40 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).