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Governor Bob Ferguson appointed Lacie Nelson as Snohomish County Superior Court Judge“July 06, 2026 Story Body OLYMPIA – Today Governor Bob Ferguson announced the appointment of Lacie Nelson to the position of Snohomish County Superior Court Judge.”
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The appointment was on July 2“Nelson’s appointment, effective July 2, fills the position that Judge Millie Judge’s resignation will vacate.”
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The appointment is effective immediately“null”
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Nelson replaces Judge Millie Judge“Nelson’s appointment, effective July 2, fills the position that Judge Millie Judge’s resignation will vacate.”
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Judge Millie Judge's resignation created the vacancy“Nelson’s appointment, effective July 2, fills the position that Judge Millie Judge’s resignation will vacate.”
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The appointment fills a key judicial position in the county“Nelson’s appointment, effective July 2, fills the position that Judge Millie Judge’s resignation will vacate.”
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Nelson is a 18-year legal veteran“null”
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Nelson currently practices at Brewe Layman, P. S. in Everett“She currently practices at the law firm of Brewe Layman, P.S. in Everett, handling family law, personal injury and medical malpractice matters.”
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Nelson has handled family law cases“She currently practices at the law firm of Brewe Layman, P.S. in Everett, handling family law, personal injury and medical malpractice matters.”
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Nelson has handled personal injury cases“She currently practices at the law firm of Brewe Layman, P.S. in Everett, handling family law, personal injury and medical malpractice matters.”
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Nelson has handled medical malpractice cases“She currently practices at the law firm of Brewe Layman, P.S. in Everett, handling family law, personal injury and medical malpractice matters.”
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Nelson serves as a judge pro tempore in Snohomish County District Court“She 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.”
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Nelson serves as an arbitrator for motor vehicle tort claims in three counties“She 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.”
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Nelson previously worked as a deputy prosecuting attorney in Snohomish County“She also served as a deputy prosecuting attorney in Snohomish County and a deputy district attorney in Jackson County, Oregon.”
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Nelson previously worked as a deputy prosecuting attorney in Oregon“null”
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Nelson expressed gratitude to the Governor“"I am incredibly grateful to the Governor for entrusting me with this appointment," Nelson said.”
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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."”
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Nelson has tried 70 cases to verdict“She has extensive courtroom experience, having tried 70 cases to verdict, over 60 of which were jury trials.”
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Nelson has tried 60 jury trials“She has extensive courtroom experience, having tried 70 cases to verdict, over 60 of which were jury trials.”
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Nelson earned her law degree from the University of Oregon School of Law“Nelson earned her bachelor’s degree from Columbia University and her law degree from University of Oregon School of Law.”
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Nelson has volunteered with the Snohomish County Family Law Clinic“Nelson also volunteered with the Snohomish County Family Law Clinic, providing legal advice to clients who could not afford to hire an attorney.”