Nominated by Barack Obama on January 6, 2014, to a seat vacated by Edward F. Shea. Confirmed by the Senate on April 30, 2014, and received commission on May 1, 2014. Serving as Chief Judge effective July 27, 2020.
University of Oregon, B.S., 1980
University of Washington School of Law, J.D., 1983
Private practice, Seattle, Washington, 1983-1984
Public defender, Renton, Washington, 1984
Law Clerk, Hon. Ward Williams, Court of Appeals of the State of Washington, 1984-1985
Assistant city attorney, Seattle, Washington, 1985-1988
Private practice, Wenatchee, Washington, 1988-2014
Courtroom Deputy Clerk:
ruby_mendoza@waed.uscourts.gov
Chambers Phone:
(509) 573-6640
Mailing Address:
PO Box 2706
Yakima, WA 98907
E-mail address for proposed orders only:
BastianOrders@waed.uscourts.gov