Eastern District of Washington / Appointed 1991 / Active
William Fremming Nielsen
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington
Appointed by President George H.W. Bush in 1991 and confirmed by voice vote, William Fremming Nielsen is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington. He earned a law degree from University of Washington School of Law in 1962. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, May 9, 1991
- Appointed by
- George H.W. Bush, 1991
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Washington 1956 · University of Washington Law 1962
- Succeeded
- Robert James McNichols
- Succeeded by
- Lonny R. Suko
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Eastern District of Washington · succeeded Robert James McNichols | Bush (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 | LL.B. | 1962 |
Sources
35 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).