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4 UNITED STATES DISTRCT COURT
WESTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON
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7 ORDER APPOINTING PANEL TO
In Re:
CONSIDER REAPPOINTMENT OF
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MERIT SELECTION PANEL
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11 The current term of office for part-time Magistrate Judge Paula McCandlis in Bellingham
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13 It is necessary that the Court consider reappointment of Magistrate Judge McCandlis.
14 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 States
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Establishing Standards and Procedures for the Appointment of United States Magistrate Judges:
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Harry Schneider – Chair
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20 Brian Moran, United States Attorney
Seattle, WA
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22 Michael Filipovic, Federal Public Defender
Seattle, WA
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Paul Nielsen
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Mount Vernon, WA
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2 Elizabeth Li
Bellingham, WA
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Lay Members:
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Professor Catherine Riordan
5 Bellingham, WA
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The panel shall report to the court whether the incumbent is recommended for
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reappointment as United States Magistrate Judge.
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All Panel members have been advised in writing of the restriction set forth in §420.30.20(d)
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of the Regulations of the Judicial Conference of the United States Establishing Standards and
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Procedures for the Appointment and Reappointment of United States Magistrate Judges.
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The Clerk shall direct copies of this order to each District Judge and Magistrate Judge and
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to each panel member.
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Dated this 22nd day of August 2019.
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RICARDO S. MARTINEZ
17 CHIEF UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
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