Legal/Judicial Experience

41 years legal experience; trial judge (18 years, Ret.), trial lawyer (23 years). Rated AV Preeminent as a trial lawyer and Exceptionally Well Qualified (Judge and Supreme Court candidate). 

Other Professional Experience

Mediator and arbitrator (1990-2008); President, Federal Way School Board

Education

JD, Seattle University School of Law; BA, University of Puget Sound.

Community Service

DMCJA President’s Award for Protecting Judicial Independence (2018); Judge William Nevins Award (2014) and Hero of Federal Way Schools (2018, 2022) for Commitment to Civics Education; Best City Leader (2022); Kiwanis (Everyday Hero Award and more); Founder, Aktion Club of Federal Way (service club for adults with developmental disabilities), and more.

Statement

Judge Dave Larson's 41 years of distinguished experience, 18 years as a trial judge, 23 as a trial lawyer, form an unrivaled record making him the most qualified and best prepared candidate for our state’s highest court. 

Dave will restore trust in our courts by rising above partisan interests, applying the law without fear or favor, and restoring judicial independence. A truly nonpartisan candidate, Dave reaches out to Democrats, Republicans, Labor, Business, and voters across Eastern and Western Washington, because justice that serves only some of us serves none of us. He will protect your individual rights and the judicial independence that is currently under threat. 

Dave’s innovative criminal justice reforms have been recognized nationwide. He has collaborated with legislative Democrats and Republicans to help our trial courts address crime and addiction with compassion and accountability. However, our Supreme Court’s decisions have weakened that response. As a justice, he will help fix current problems and build towards lasting and effective solutions. 

Our Supreme Court needs Dave’s unique perspective gained from his significant trial judge experience. That experience, integrity, and steady judgment are exactly what’s needed to restore trust in, and improve, our courts. Vote Judge Dave Larson for Supreme Court.