Private practice, Newport, Washington, 1912-
Prosecutor, Pend Oreille County, Washington, 1914-1918
Assistant U.S. attorney, Eastern District of Washington, 1918-1921
Prosecutor, Spokane County, Washington, 1922-1926
Judge, Superior Court of the State of Washington, 1926-1936
U.S. representative from Washington, 1937-1942