Western District of Washington / Appointed 2004 / Active
Ricardo S. Martinez
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
Appointed by President George W. Bush in 2004 and confirmed by the Senate 98–0, Ricardo S. Martinez is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. He earned a law degree from University of Washington School of Law in 1980. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, June 15, 2004
- Appointed by
- George W. Bush, 2004
- Confirmed
- 98–0
- Education
- University of Washington 1975 · University of Washington Law 1980
- Succeeded by
- Kymberly Kathryn Evanson
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Western District of Washington | Bush (R) | 98–0 |
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
| University of Washington | B.S. | 1975 |
| University of Washington School of Law | J.D. | 1980 |
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).