Judge Lauren Jennifer King — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge Lauren Jennifer King sits in the Western District of Washington (WDWA) and granted a downward variance in 11 of 16 federal sentencings (68.8%) from FY2023–FY2025. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge Lauren Jennifer King, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge Lauren Jennifer King grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (11 below-guideline cases out of 16 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.Reduce Disparity (aggregated reason)7-59.3%
  2. 2.Lack of Youthful Guidance5-46.9%
  3. 3.Acceptance of responsibility4-48.8%
  4. 4.Mental and Emotional Conditions (aggregated reason)4-30.1%
  5. 5.(5H1.4) Drug dependence and alcohol abuse3-57.7%
  6. 6.Conduct on Release/Bond/Supervision3-47.7%
  7. 7.(5H1.6) Family ties and responsibilities3-46.5%
  8. 8.Remorse3-43.7%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge Lauren Jennifer King

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge Lauren Jennifer King's 15 Zone D sentencings, 10 (66.7%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended15 cases
  • Within range
    5(33.3%)
  • Below range
    10(66.7%)
    avg −49.5% below min
  • Above range
    0(0.0%)

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