Alan McDonald

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Alan McDonald
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Nonpartisan
Prior offices:
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington
Years in office: 1996 - 2007

Years in office: 1985 - 1996
Education
Bachelor's
University of Washington, 1950
Law
University of Washington School of Law, 1952
Personal
Birthplace
Harrah, WA


Alan Angus McDonald (1927-2007) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington.

McDonald was nominated by President Ronald Reagan on September 11, 1985, to a new seat created by 98 Stat. 333; he was confirmed by the Senate on October 16, 1985, and received commission the next day. He assumed senior status on December 13, 1996. He served the Eastern District of Washington until his death on July 26, 2007. McDonald was succeeded in this position by Edward Shea.

Early life and education

  • University of Washington, B.S., 1950
  • University of Washington School of Law, LL.B., 1952

Professional career

  • Deputy prosecuting attorney, Yakima County, Washington, 1952-1954
  • Private practice, Yakima, Washington, 1954-1985

Judicial nominations and appointments

Eastern District of Washington

McDonald was nominated by President Ronald Reagan on September 11, 1985, to a new seat created by 98 Stat. 333[1]; he was confirmed by the Senate on October 16, 1985, and received commission the next day. He assumed senior status on December 13, 1996. He served the Eastern District of Washington until his death on July 26, 2007. McDonald was succeeded in this position by Edward Shea.

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Political offices
Preceded by:
NA-New Seat
Eastern District of Washington
1985–1996
Seat #3
Succeeded by:
Edward Shea