Linda Lau

Court of Appeals

Division One, District One, Position Five

Legal/Judicial Experience: Judge Lau was appointed to Division I of the Washington State Court of Appeals by Governor Gregoire in 2007. She served as a King County District Court Judge (1993-1995) and King County Superior Court Judge (1995-2007).

Other Professional Experience: Judge Lau worked as a criminal and civil deputy prosecuting attorney and in a law firm handling civil litigation.

Education: B.A. University of Washington; J.D. Seattle University School of Law

Community Service: Judge Lau served as a former Sound Mental Health Board Member, law school moot court judge, and mentor judge to diverse candidates interested in a judicial career.

Statement: Linda Lau was born and raised in Seattle. She grew up working alongside her immigrant parents and siblings in the family’s laundry business and food market in Seattle’s Beacon Hill neighborhood. Judge Lau entered law school after a decade long career in human resources for several local companies. She has served the community for over 20 years as a trial court and appeals court judge. Judge Lau is running unopposed this year. She is honored to continue this challenging and important work. She thanks the voters for their continued support.

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