Thomas Rice's Biography
- Judge of the U.S. District Court - Eastern
Contact Information
Office
PO Box 1493
Spokane, WA 99210
Full Name:
Thomas Owen Rice
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
1960
Birth Place:
Spokane, WA
JD, Gonzaga University Law School, 1986
BBA, Gonzaga University, 1983
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Judge, United States District Court, Eastern District of Washington, 2012-2016, 2020-present
Chief Judge, United States District Court, Eastern District of Washington, 2016-2020
Assistant United States Attorney, Eastern District of Washington, 1987-2012
First Assistant United States Attorney, United States Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Washington, 2006-2012
Confirmed by the United States Senate, Judge, United States District Court, Eastern District of Washington, March 8, 2012
Nominated by President Barack Obama, Judge, United States District Court, Eastern District of Washington, June 29, 2011
Chief, Criminal Division, United States Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Washington, 2003-2006
Deputy Chief, Criminal Chief, United States Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Washington, 2000-2003
Trial Attorney, United States Department of Justice, 1986-1987
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