“As an experienced Administrative Law Judge, Judge Pro Tem, and public defender with decades of experience, I will improve access to justice and work for better outcomes for all court participants and the community.
I will bring my skills and temperament to the King County District Court to interpret the law, apply it to the facts, and ensure that all parties are treated fairly.”
Jan
Your vote for Jan is a vote for:
Experience that spans the justice system—trial, appellate, administrative, and judicial perspectives.
Courtroom compassion backed by fairness—a record of treating every party with respect while upholding the law.
Community‑minded solutions—embracing mental‑health and substance‑use treatment options that reduce recidivism and make our neighborhoods safer.
Jan has spent her life turning empathy into action. With your support, she will keep doing exactly that—from the District Court bench—on behalf of every resident of King County.
Jan Trasen’s Experience
- Administrative Law Judge – Washington State Office of Administrative Hearings
- Judge Pro Tem, King County District Court & Edmonds Municipal Court
- Washington Appellate Project – Appellate practice in the Court of Appeals and Washington Supreme Court
- Legal Aid Society- Trial practice in New York City trial courts
- Cardozo Society Judicial Evaluation Committee Member
- Ruby Room & National Charity League Board Member
- Former Teach for America public school teacher