Western District of Washington / Appointed 2023 / Active
Jamal Norman Whitehead
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
Appointed by President Joseph R. Biden in 2023 and confirmed by the Senate 51–43, Jamal Norman Whitehead is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. He earned a law degree from Seattle University School of Law in 2007. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, February 28, 2023
- Appointed by
- Joseph R. Biden, 2023
- Confirmed
- 51–43
- Education
- University of Washington 2004 · Seattle Law 2007
- Succeeded
- Richard A. Jones
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Western District of Washington · succeeded Richard A. Jones | Biden (D) | 51–43 |
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. | 2004 |
| Seattle University School of Law | J.D. | 2007 |
Sources
3 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).