The seats are open because two judges are retiring soon: Judge Sonya Langsdorf on Sept. 30, 2025, and Judge Kelli E. Osler on Dec. 31, 2025
VANCOUVER – Clark County is seeking qualified applicants to fill two open seats in District Court. The seats are open because two judges are retiring soon: Judge Sonya Langsdorf on Sept. 30, 2025, and Judge Kelli E. Osler on Dec. 31, 2025.
To be eligible for this position, an applicant must be a registered voter in Clark County and a lawyer admitted to practice law in the state of Washington.
All qualified persons wishing to be considered for appointment are required to complete a questionnaire which is available by contacting the County Council Office at Michelle.Pfenning@clark.wa.gov or (564) 397-5109.
Completed questionnaires are due to the Council Office no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 8. Applicants can submit questionnaires by mail to Clark County Council Office, PO Box 5000, Vancouver, WA 98666-5000 or email to Michelle.Pfenning@clark.wa.gov.
The names of all applicants will be submitted to the Clark County Bar Association for the purposes of conducting a preference poll.
The Revised Code of Washington requires that the county legislative authority fill all judicial vacancies on District Court by appointment.
Information provided by Clark Co. WA Communications.
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