Lauren Erickson passed away on February 17, 2026. She retired as a Clallam County Superior Court Judge in January, 2025.
Judge Erickson was the first female to serve as Clallam County Superior Court Judge. She was initially appointed to the bench by the State Governor Jay Inslee in 2019, and was elected in 2020.
Prior to serving as Judge, Erickson had a diverse background in law. She was a private attorney, a deputy prosecuting attorney, an administrative law judge and land use hearing examiner. She served on the Port Angeles City Council from 1999 to 2006.
Erickson was a graduate of Roosevelt High School in Seattle, and earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Washington. She earned her law degree from Seattle University School of Law in 1989.
Erickson was beloved by the legal community. She brought a level of compassion not found in all judges. She was practical, smart, and worked hard for our community.