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John C. Coughenour

Senior judge · U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington

John C. Coughenour serves on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. Appointed by Ronald Reagan and confirmed Sep 25, 1981. ABA rating: Well Qualified.

Appointed by
Ronald Reagan
Confirmed
Sep 25, 1981
ABA rating
Well Qualified
Born
1941

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of WashingtonRonald Reagan · Sep 25, 1981

Education

  • Kansas State College of Pittsburg (now Pittsburg State University)B.S., 1963
  • University of Iowa College of LawJ.D., 1966

Career

Private practice, Seattle, Washington, 1966-1981; Assistant professor of law, University of Washington, 1970-1973

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