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Thomas Samuel Zilly

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

Thomas Samuel Zilly serves on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. Appointed by Ronald Reagan and confirmed Apr 19, 1988. ABA rating: Well Qualified.

Appointed by
Ronald Reagan
Confirmed
Apr 19, 1988
ABA rating
Well Qualified
Born
1935

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of WashingtonRonald Reagan · Apr 19, 1988

Education

  • University of MichiganB.A., 1956
  • Cornell Law SchoolJ.D., 1962

Career

U.S. Naval Reserve lieutenant junior grade, 1956-1962; active duty, 1956-1959; Private practice, Seattle, Washington, 1962-1988; Judge pro tem, Seattle [Washington] Municipal Court, 1972-1980

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