Judge David Estudillo — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge David Estudillo sits in the Western District of Washington (WDWA) and granted a downward variance in 34 of 38 federal sentencings (89.5%) from FY2022–FY2025. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge David Estudillo, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge David Estudillo grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (34 below-guideline cases out of 38 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.Reduce Disparity (aggregated reason)21-62.1%
  2. 2.(5H1.4) Drug dependence and alcohol abuse15-59.1%
  3. 3.Lack of Youthful Guidance14-58.0%
  4. 4.(5H1.1) Age (Defendant's youth or old age)10-59.0%
  5. 5.(5K2.0) General aggravating or mitigating circumstance10-55.8%
  6. 6.Mule/Role in the offense9-76.7%
  7. 7.Mental and Emotional Conditions (aggregated reason)8-52.1%
  8. 8.(5H1.6) Family ties and responsibilities7-56.7%
  9. 9.Rehabilitation6-75.2%
  10. 10.Criminal History Issues (aggregated reason)5-66.5%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge David Estudillo

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge David Estudillo's 35 Zone D sentencings, 31 (88.6%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended35 cases
  • Within range
    3(8.6%)
  • Below range
    31(88.6%)
    avg −57.7% below min
  • Above range
    1(2.9%)
    avg +40.4% above max

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