Eastern District of Washington / Appointed 2003 / Active
Lonny R. Suko
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington
Appointed by President George W. Bush in 2003 and confirmed by the Senate 94–0, Lonny R. Suko is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington. He earned a law degree from University of Idaho College of Law in 1968. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, July 15, 2003
- Appointed by
- George W. Bush, 2003
- Confirmed
- 94–0
- Education
- Washington State 1965 · University of Idaho College of Law 1968
- Succeeded
- William Fremming Nielsen
- Succeeded by
- Salvador Mendoza Jr.
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Eastern District of Washington · succeeded William Fremming Nielsen | Bush (R) | 94–0 |
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
| Washington State University | B.A. | 1965 |
| University of Idaho College of Law | J.D. | 1968 |
Sources
22 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).