Western District of Washington / Appointed 2021 / Active
Lauren Jennifer King
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
Appointed by President Joseph R. Biden in 2021 and confirmed by the Senate 55–44, Lauren Jennifer King is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. She earned a law degree from University of Virginia School of Law in 2008. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, October 5, 2021
- Appointed by
- Joseph R. Biden, 2021
- Confirmed
- 55–44
- Education
- University of Washington 2004 · University of Virginia Law 2008
- Succeeded
- Robert S. Lasnik
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Western District of Washington · succeeded Robert S. Lasnik | Biden (D) | 55–44 |
A per-senator roll-call isn’t shown for this confirmation. The Senate’s recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989; many confirmations (especially before then, and most to the lower courts) were by voice vote or unanimous consent.
Education
| University of Washington | B.A. | 2004 |
| University of Virginia School of Law | J.D. | 2008 |
Sources
4 years on the Western District of Washington. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).