Sven Nelson
Nonpartisan · WA · Pierce County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney and Judge Pro Tempore
Sven Nelson is a Pierce County deputy prosecutor, judge pro tempore, and 2026 candidate for District Court Position 8. He has served in the Prosecuting Attorney's Office since 1996 and held leadership roles in special-assault, elder-abuse, and property-crime units. Since 2019 he has presided pro tempore over criminal and civil matters, jury trials, motions, arraignments, sentencing, and community court. His campaign emphasizes accountability, compassion, victim protection, courtroom dignity, and practical District Court experience.
Track record
Public Safety and Crime Control
· 3 records
Nelson has served Pierce County as a deputy prosecuting attorney since 1996, building more than 30 years of criminal courtroom experience.
May 4, 2026For
Source: svennelsonforjudge.com · researched July 18, 2026
Nelson has led the Prosecutor's Office special-assault, elder-abuse, and property-crime units.
May 4, 2026For
Source: svennelsonforjudge.com · researched July 18, 2026
As elder-abuse unit leader, Nelson helped coordinate a multidisciplinary response to crimes targeting vulnerable adults.
December 22, 2016For
Source: piercecountywa.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Civil Rights
· 3 records
Nelson says District Court should combine accountability with compassion and treat victims, defendants, and other participants with dignity and respect.
May 4, 2026For
Source: svennelsonforjudge.com · researched July 18, 2026
Nelson's community service includes bar-association leadership, sexual-assault-center board leadership, elder-abuse education, and Habitat for Humanity volunteering.
May 4, 2026For
Source: svennelsonforjudge.com · researched July 18, 2026
As elder-abuse unit leader, Nelson helped coordinate a multidisciplinary response to crimes targeting vulnerable adults.
December 22, 2016For
Source: piercecountywa.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Impartiality
· 1 record
Nelson says District Court should combine accountability with compassion and treat victims, defendants, and other participants with dignity and respect.
May 4, 2026For
Source: svennelsonforjudge.com · researched July 18, 2026
Legal Competence
· 1 record
Nelson has served as a judge pro tempore since 2019, presiding over jury trials, motions, arraignments, sentencing, civil matters, and community court.
May 4, 2026For
Source: svennelsonforjudge.com · researched July 18, 2026
Elections
- Pierce County District Court Position No. 8 · November 3, 2026 · Pierce County, Washington
Profile last researched July 18, 2026.