The United States District Court for the Western District of Washington is accepting applications for the position of full time magistrate judge in Tacoma, WA. Please click on the links below to access the notice and application form. Applications will be accepted until August 28, 2026.
Public Notice for Appointment of New Magistrate Judge
Applicants should send their application materials, including a cover letter, the job application form, and a writing sample to:
Joshua C. Lewis
District Court Executive/Clerk of Court
United States Courthouse
700 Stewart Street, Suite 2310
Seattle, Washington 98101
Attention – Magistrate Judge Application
Or via e-mail to:
magistratejudgeapplication@wawd.uscourts.gov
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