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King, Lauren Jennifer
Born 1982 in Oklahoma City, OK
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
Nominated by Joseph R. Biden on May 12, 2021, to a seat vacated by Robert S. Lasnik. Confirmed by the Senate on October 5, 2021, and received commission on December 7, 2021.
Education:
University of Washington, B.A., 2004
University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 2008
Professional Career:
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
Nominated by Joseph R. Biden on May 12, 2021, to a seat vacated by Robert S. Lasnik. Confirmed by the Senate on October 5, 2021, and received commission on December 7, 2021.
Education:
University of Washington, B.A., 2004
University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 2008
Professional Career:
Private practice, Seattle, Washington, 2008-2021
Pro tem appellate judge, Northwest Intertribal Court System, 2013-2021
Adjunct professor, Seattle University School of Law, 2020
Commissioner, Washington State Gambling Commission, 2020-2021