At Senator Murray’s Recommendation, President Biden Nominates Judge Rebecca Pennell to Serve as U.S. District Court Judge in the Eastern District of Washington

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“Judge Pennell is a true public servant who has spent her career working to ensure that vulnerable people in Washington state can access a justice system that treats people fairly and works for everyone. From growing up in Richland and attending college at UW, to serving in the Federal Public Defender’s office in Yakima and on the Court of Appeals in Spokane, Judge Pennell has deep ties to Washington state and a real depth of experience—all of which makes her an excellent choice to be a federal judge for the Eastern District of Washington. Her commitment to serving her community is reflected in everything from her 15-year career as a public defender to her work providing legal services to vulnerable children and helping to establish re-entry programs in Yakima and the Tri-Cities. I’ll be working hard to advance her nomination and look forward to seeing her confirmed as the next district court judge for the Eastern District of Washington.”

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