Western District of Washington / Appointed 1986 / Active
Robert Jensen Bryan
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
Appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1986 and confirmed by voice vote, Robert Jensen Bryan 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 1958. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, April 24, 1986
- Appointed by
- Ronald Reagan, 1986
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Washington 1956 · University of Washington Law 1958
- Succeeded by
- Ronald B. Leighton
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 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. | 1956 |
| University of Washington School of Law | J.D. | 1958 |
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).