Federal Judicial Service:
U. S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington
Nominated by Jimmy Carter on May 9, 1980, to a seat vacated by Marshall A. Neill; Confirmed by the Senate on June 18, 1980, and received commission on June 18, 1980. Served as chief judge, 1989-1995. Assumed senior status on June 27, 1995.

Education:
University of Idaho, B.A., 1951
Gonzaga University School of Law, LL.B., 1957

Professional Career:
U.S. Navy, 1951-1954
Deputy prosecuting attorney, Spokane County, Washington, 1957-1959
Private practice, Spokane, Washington, 1959-1980
Instructor, Gonzaga University School of Law, 1961-1967