Legal/Judicial Experience: Appointed Superior Court Judge by Governor Inslee; previously pro tem Superior Court Commissioner. Practiced in small law firms serving San Juan and Island counties since 2008; previously associate at Perkins Coie in Seattle. Law clerk to now Chief Justice Mary Fairhurst of the Washington Supreme Court.

Other Professional Experience: Serves on three statewide judicial committees. Past President, SJC Bar Association.

Education: Boston College Law School, JD magna cum laude; University of Rochester, BS magna cum laude.

Community Service: Student mentor, and has served on local boards including the SJI Library District, the SJI Agricultural Guild, and Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor.

Statement: Judge Loring is committed to access to justice for all members of our community and to a court environment where the participants understand the legal process.

Every case is important. Everyone who comes to court deserves a thoughtful and conscientious judge who will diligently analyze the law, and who will treat him or her fairly, with respect and compassion. Judge Loring demonstrates these principles daily.

Judge Loring appreciates the opportunity to serve the San Juan County community. She will continue to carefully tackle the often complicated and emotionally-charged issues that come before the Superior Court.

Her endorsements include: Washington Supreme Court Chief Justice Mary E. Fairhurst; Judge Donald Eaton (Retired); Judge Alan Hancock; Judge Stewart Andrew; former SJC County Commissioner Rhea Miller; former SJC Sheriff Bill Cumming; Janet Brownell, Orcas Island; and Pat and Bob Nieman, San Juan Island.