Nominated by Joseph R. Biden on March 21, 2024, to a seat vacated by Salvador Mendoza, Jr. Confirmed by the Senate on November 20, 2024, and received commission on December 9, 2024.
University of Washington, B.A., 1993
Stanford Law School, J.D., 1996
Law Clerk, Hon. Robert H. Whaley, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington, 1997-1999
Fellowship attorney, TeamChild, Yakima, Washington, 1999-2000
Attorney, Federal Defenders of Eastern Washington and Idaho, 2000-2016
Judge, Court of Appeals of the State of Washington, Division III, 2016-2024
Courtroom Deputy Clerk:
Linda_Hansen@waed.uscourts.gov
Chambers Phone:
(509) 458-5280
Mailing Address:
PO Box 1493
Spokane, WA 99210
E-mail address for proposed orders only:
PennellOrders@waed.uscourts.gov