Eric J. Lawless
WA · Washington Assistant Attorney General and Judge Pro Tempore
Eric J. Lawless is a career public servant with more than two decades of leadership experience in military, legal and public service roles. He serves as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Washington and as Judge Pro Tempore for Kitsap County and Mason County District Courts.
Track record
Track record — Legal Competence
Legal Competence · 2 favorable
Lawless served more than 20 years in the U.S. Army, including 11 years as an infantry officer and 11 years as a Judge Advocate.
May 4, 2026Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: piercecountywa.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Lawless identifies preparation, accountability, courtesy, respect, and constitutional process as lessons guiding his judicial approach.
May 4, 2026Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: piercecountywa.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Past race Eric J. Lawless ran in:
- Pierce County District Court Position No. 7 · August 4, 2026 · Pierce County, Washington
Profile last researched August 7, 2026.