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Carolyn R. Dimmick

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

Carolyn R. Dimmick served on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. Appointed by Ronald Reagan and confirmed Apr 3, 1985. ABA rating: Well Qualified.

Appointed by
Ronald Reagan
Confirmed
Apr 3, 1985
ABA rating
Well Qualified
Born
1929

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of WashingtonRonald Reagan · Apr 3, 1985 – Dec 24, 2025

Education

  • University of WashingtonB.A., 1951
  • University of Washington School of LawJ.D., 1953

Career

Assistant attorney general, State of Washington, 1953-1954; Deputy prosecutor, King County, Washington, 1955-1959, 1960-1962; Private practice, Seattle, Washington, 1959-1960, 1962-1965; Judge, King County [Washington] Northeast District Court, 1965-1975; Judge, Superior Court of the State of Washington, King County, 1976-1980; Justice, Supreme Court of the State of Washington, 1981-1985

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