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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
6 WESTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON
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8 In Re:
9 MERIT SELECTION PANEL ORDER APPOINTING PANEL TO
10 CONSIDER REAPPOINTMENT OF
MAGISTRATE JUDGE
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13 The current term of office for Magistrate Judge David W. Christel in Tacoma is set to
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It is necessary that the Court consider reappointment of Magistrate Judge Christel.
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Accordingly, the Court appoints the panel of persons listed below, pursuant to the Federal
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Magistrates Act, as amended, and the Regulations of the Judicial Conference of the United
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Jennifer Wellman – Chair
22 Seattle, WA
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Nick Brown (or designee), United States Attorney
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Seattle, WA
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27 Colin Fieman (or designee), Federal Public Defender
Seattle, WA
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Robert Flennaugh
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Seattle, WA
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3 Sean Downs
Vancouver, WA
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Tracy Morris
5 Seattle, WA
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Thomas Vertetis
7 Tacoma, WA
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Lay Members:
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10 Carrie Willenbring
Spanaway, WA
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Connie Smith
12 Seattle, WA
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The panel shall report to the court whether the incumbent is recommended for
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15 reappointment as United States Magistrate Judge.
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§420.30.20(d) of the Regulations of the Judicial Conference of the United States Establishing
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Standards and Procedures for the Appointment and Reappointment of United States Magistrate
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21 The Clerk shall direct copies of this order to each District Judge and to each panel
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DATED this 15th day of August, 2022.
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RICARDO S. MARTINEZ
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