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Jack Edward Tanner

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

Jack Edward Tanner served on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. Appointed by Jimmy Carter and confirmed May 17, 1978. ABA rating: Qualified.

Appointed by
Jimmy Carter
Confirmed
May 17, 1978
ABA rating
Qualified
Born
1919

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of WashingtonJimmy Carter · May 17, 1978 – Nov 8, 1978
  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of WashingtonJimmy Carter · May 17, 1978 – Jan 10, 2006

Education

  • University of Washington School of LawLL.B., 1955

Career

U.S. Army, 1943-1945; Private practice, Tacoma, Washington, 1955-1978

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