Judge Kymberly Kathryn Evanson — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge Kymberly Kathryn Evanson sits in the Western District of Washington (WDWA) and granted a downward variance in 11 of 12 federal sentencings (91.7%) from FY2024–FY2025. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge Kymberly Kathryn Evanson, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge Kymberly Kathryn Evanson grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (11 below-guideline cases out of 12 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.Reduce Disparity (aggregated reason)7-53.6%
  2. 2.Mule/Role in the offense6-48.3%
  3. 3.Remorse5-55.9%
  4. 4.Lack of Youthful Guidance5-51.0%
  5. 5.Criminal History Issues (aggregated reason)4-58.3%
  6. 6.(5H1.6) Family ties and responsibilities4-53.6%
  7. 7.(5H1.1) Age (Defendant's youth or old age)4-44.8%
  8. 8.(5K2.0) General aggravating or mitigating circumstance3-63.4%
  9. 9.Alien Status3-55.6%
  10. 10.Mental and Emotional Conditions (aggregated reason)3-44.3%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge Kymberly Kathryn Evanson

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge Kymberly Kathryn Evanson's 10 Zone D sentencings, 10 (100.0%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended10 cases
  • Within range
    0(0.0%)
  • Below range
    10(100.0%)
    avg −45.9% below min
  • Above range
    0(0.0%)

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