James Hutton
James P. Hutton was a federal magistrate judge for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington. He was appointed to this position on January 14, 2008.[1] Hutton retired in January 2016.[2]
Education
Judge Hutton received his B.A. degree from the University of Washington in 1972 and his J.D. degree from the Gonzaga University School of Law in 1976.[1]
Career
Judge Hutton began his career in 1976 as a private practice lawyer. He worked in this capacity until 1996, when he became a judge on the Yakima County Superior Court. He was then appointed to the position of magistrate judge in early 2008. He retired in January 2016[1]
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See also
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington
- United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit
Footnotes
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| Preceded by: -- |
Magistrate Judge, Eastern District of Washington 2008-2016 |
Succeeded by: Mary Dimke
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Federal courts:
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Washington, Western District of Washington • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Washington, Western District of Washington
State courts:
Washington Supreme Court • Washington Court of Appeals • Washington Superior Court • Washington District Courts • Washington Municipal Courts
State resources:
Courts in Washington • Washington judicial elections • Judicial selection in Washington
