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Nelson Appointed to Snohomish County Court

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Governor Bob Ferguson appointed Lacie Nelson as Snohomish County Superior Court Judge on July 2, effective immediately. Nelson replaces Judge Millie Judge, whose resignation created the vacancy. The appointment fills a key judicial position in the county.

Nelson, a 18-year legal veteran, currently practices at Brewe Layman, P. S. in Everett. She has handled family law, personal injury, and medical malpractice cases. Nelson also serves as a judge pro tempore in Snohomish County District Court and as an arbitrator for motor vehicle tort claims in three counties. She previously worked as a deputy prosecuting attorney in Snohomish County and in Oregon.

Nelson expressed gratitude to the Governor, stating she will work to ensure the court system treats everyone fairly. She has tried 70 cases to verdict, including 60 jury trials. Nelson earned her law degree from the University of Oregon School of Law and has volunteered with the Snohomish County Family Law Clinic.

📄 Source: County Government https://www.governor.wa.gov/news/2026/governor-ferguson-appoints-lacie-nelson-snohomish-county-superior-court
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  • Governor Bob Ferguson appointed Lacie Nelson as Snohomish County Superior Court JudgeJuly 06, 2026 Story Body OLYMPIA – Today Governor Bob Ferguson announced the appointment of Lacie Nelson to the position of Snohomish County Superior Court Judge.
  • The appointment was on July 2Nelson’s appointment, effective July 2, fills the position that Judge Millie Judge’s resignation will vacate.
  • The appointment is effective immediatelynull
  • Nelson replaces Judge Millie JudgeNelson’s appointment, effective July 2, fills the position that Judge Millie Judge’s resignation will vacate.
  • Judge Millie Judge's resignation created the vacancyNelson’s appointment, effective July 2, fills the position that Judge Millie Judge’s resignation will vacate.
  • The appointment fills a key judicial position in the countyNelson’s appointment, effective July 2, fills the position that Judge Millie Judge’s resignation will vacate.
  • Nelson is a 18-year legal veterannull
  • Nelson currently practices at Brewe Layman, P. S. in EverettShe currently practices at the law firm of Brewe Layman, P.S. in Everett, handling family law, personal injury and medical malpractice matters.
  • Nelson has handled family law casesShe currently practices at the law firm of Brewe Layman, P.S. in Everett, handling family law, personal injury and medical malpractice matters.
  • Nelson has handled personal injury casesShe currently practices at the law firm of Brewe Layman, P.S. in Everett, handling family law, personal injury and medical malpractice matters.
  • Nelson has handled medical malpractice casesShe currently practices at the law firm of Brewe Layman, P.S. in Everett, handling family law, personal injury and medical malpractice matters.
  • Nelson serves as a judge pro tempore in Snohomish County District CourtShe also serves as a judge pro tempore in Snohomish County District Court and as an arbitrator for King, Snohomish, and Skagit County motor vehicle tort claims.
  • Nelson serves as an arbitrator for motor vehicle tort claims in three countiesShe also serves as a judge pro tempore in Snohomish County District Court and as an arbitrator for King, Snohomish, and Skagit County motor vehicle tort claims.
  • Nelson previously worked as a deputy prosecuting attorney in Snohomish CountyShe also served as a deputy prosecuting attorney in Snohomish County and a deputy district attorney in Jackson County, Oregon.
  • Nelson previously worked as a deputy prosecuting attorney in Oregonnull
  • Nelson expressed gratitude to the Governor"I am incredibly grateful to the Governor for entrusting me with this appointment," Nelson said.
  • Nelson stated she will work to ensure the court system treats everyone fairly"I will work hard every day to further a court system that will treat everyone with respect and without bias as to race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, physical abilities or religion."
  • Nelson has tried 70 cases to verdictShe has extensive courtroom experience, having tried 70 cases to verdict, over 60 of which were jury trials.
  • Nelson has tried 60 jury trialsShe has extensive courtroom experience, having tried 70 cases to verdict, over 60 of which were jury trials.
  • Nelson earned her law degree from the University of Oregon School of LawNelson earned her bachelor’s degree from Columbia University and her law degree from University of Oregon School of Law.
  • Nelson has volunteered with the Snohomish County Family Law ClinicNelson also volunteered with the Snohomish County Family Law Clinic, providing legal advice to clients who could not afford to hire an attorney.

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