Judge Larson has served as the presiding judge for Federal Way Municipal Court for 14 years. In his 16 total years on the bench, he has earned a strong reputation as a fair and accomplished judge. Before becoming a judge, he was a highly rated trial lawyer for 23 years, trying cases in both state and federal courts.

Judge Larson has worked closely with legislators and others across the state and nation to coordinate and develop real strategies for not only our state’s criminal justice system, but for the communities they serve. He intends to bring that desperately needed leadership to our state’s highest court so that we can work together with other branches of government to tackle the troublesome issues facing our communities and state as a whole.

Judge Larson brings a balance that we need in our courts now more than ever – he believes in upholding the constitution and uses common sense solutions to address problems. 

One of the problems he is the most passionate about fixing is rising crime rates. Judge Larson’s approach to this uses both compassion and accountability as effective tools with those accused of crime. He has long devoted himself to the improvement of the justice system and judicial independence, earning him the President’s Award from the District and Municipal Court Judges Association in 2018 in addition to several other awards.

His values, legal knowledge, and balanced approach to justice set him apart and has earned him the past and current support of Democrats and Republicans, Business and Labor groups, Judges and attorneys from across the state, and people just like you. 

Judge Larson respects and follows our state constitution, and unwaveringly believes in upholding the rights of the people.

He’s the Justice we need – now more than ever.