Sven Nelson
WA · Pierce County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney and Judge Pro Tempore
Sven Nelson has served in the Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney's Office since 1996, with leadership roles in special assault, elder abuse, and property crime units. Since 2019 he has presided as a judge pro tempore over jury trials, sentencings, and community court.
Track record
Track record — General
General · 2 records
On 2018-10-26, Pierce County reported that Elder Abuse Team Chief Sven Nelson argued for an exceptional sentence in the Shepard case, and the court imposed a sentence of more than 24 years to life.
October 26, 2018
Source: piercecountywa.gov
As elder-abuse unit leader, Nelson helped coordinate a multidisciplinary response to crimes targeting vulnerable adults.
December 22, 2016
Source: piercecountywa.gov
Track record — Legal Competence
Legal Competence · 2 favorable
On 2018-06-15, Pierce County reported that Elder Abuse Team Chief Sven Nelson handled the case in which a jury found Terry Wayne Shepard guilty of attempted rape and two counts of indecent liberties.
June 15, 2018Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: piercecountywa.gov
On 2018-01-12, Pierce County reported that Deputy Prosecutor Sven Nelson handled the manslaughter case in which Douglas Reid Murray pleaded guilty and received a 15-year sentence for the death of Thomas James Fite.
January 12, 2018Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: piercecountywa.gov
Past race Sven Nelson ran in:
- Pierce County District Court Position No. 8 · November 3, 2026 · Pierce County, Washington