Western District of Washington / Appointed 2004 / Active
James L. Robart
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
Appointed by President George W. Bush in 2004 and confirmed by the Senate 99–0, James L. Robart is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. He earned a law degree from Georgetown University Law Center in 1973. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, June 17, 2004
- Appointed by
- George W. Bush, 2004
- Confirmed
- 99–0
- Education
- Whitman College 1969 · Georgetown Law Center 1973
- Succeeded
- Thomas Samuel Zilly
- Succeeded by
- John Hyungseung Chun
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Western District of Washington · succeeded Thomas Samuel Zilly | 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
| Whitman College | B.A. | 1969 |
| Georgetown University Law Center | J.D. | 1973 |
Sources
22 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).