Western District of Washington / Appointed 1998 / Active
Robert S. Lasnik
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
Appointed by President William J. Clinton in 1998 and confirmed by voice vote, Robert S. Lasnik 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 1978. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, October 21, 1998
- Appointed by
- William J. Clinton, 1998
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Brandeis 1972 · University of Washington Law 1978
- Succeeded
- Carolyn R. Dimmick
- Succeeded by
- Lauren Jennifer King
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Western District of Washington · succeeded Carolyn R. Dimmick | Clinton (D) | 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
| Brandeis University | A.B. | 1972 |
| Northwestern University | M.S. | 1973 |
| Northwestern University | M.A. | 1974 |
| University of Washington School of Law | J.D. | 1978 |
Sources
27 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).