Courthouse in 1965

As of the 2000 census, 1.3 million people resided in the Eastern District, representing 22% of the state's population. The district includes the cities of Richland, Spokane, and Yakima, amongst others. Courts at Yakima are located at the William O. Douglas Federal Building.

Cases from the Eastern District of Washington are appealed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (except for patent claims and claims against the U.S. government under the Tucker Act, which are appealed to the Federal Circuit).

The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Washington represents the United States in civil and criminal litigation in the court.

Current judges

• As of January 25, 2010, a vacancy exists in the District due to the decision of Chief Judge Robert H. Whaley to assume senior status. No replacement nomination is pending at this time.

Former judges

Notes

External links

• United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington Official Website

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