Why Lauren?

Lauren’s passion for her community and her drive is a direct result of her non-traditional path. She has experience in criminal law - immigration - and leads her fellow union siblings. She demands excellence for herself and will strive to bring that excellence to the Allegheny Court of Common Pleas.

Endorsements

  • Bethany Hallam

    Allegheny County Councilperson, At-Large

  • Lauren Hergert

    Elected Democratic National Convention DNC, Member; PA Democratic State Committee Member; Ross Township Democratic Committee Member; North Hills Progressive Neighbors - Chair

  • Dontae Comans

    Mayor of Wilkinsburg

  • Barb Warwick

    Pittsburgh City Council – District 5

  • Jessica Semler

    Council Person, Etna Borough Council

  • Valerie Reinthaler, MPH

    Churchill Borough

  • Andrea Ditillo

    Churchill Borough Council, Vice President

  • Joe Maurizi, Esq.

    Executive State Committee Member for the 45th Senatorial District

  • Nicole Norman

    Duquesne University Kline School of Law, Student Leader; Compliance Specialist; Immigration Advocate

  • Danielle Kwock Phillips, Esq.

    Reuniting family bail fund, board member; PA Women Rise - Organizer; Pennsylvania Public defender; Community for Change - Organizer

  • Carnegie Democratic Committee

    Recommended for the Allegheny County Democratic Endrosement

  • PA WOMEN RISE

    A women of color led organization designed to empower, educate & organize for racial & socioeconomic justice in Pennsylvania

  • Donny Levi Donovan

    Free Will Health and Wellness, PGH

  • Steel City Stonewall Democrats

    Endorsed in the 2025 Primary Election for the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas

  • Young Democrats of Allegheny County

    Recommended for the Allegheny County Democratic Endorsement

  • Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers

  • LPAC

Beth Cross Award, Temple Law: Awarded to graduates who are planning a career in public interest law and who have demonstrated Ms. Cross’ commitment and dedication to providing legal assistance to underserved populations.
Rico Award Finalist, twice, Public Defender Association of Pennsylvania: The Fred Goodman award for new PDs (the Rico Award) for a current Pennsylvania Public Defender who is doing an extraordinary job.
2025 Bright Young People, Allies for Health + Wellbeing: The Bright Young People is Allies’ way of recognizing and honoring the young people in our community who are moving the conversation in Pittsburgh forward, particularly when it comes to equity and inclusion. The Bright Young People are already outstanding in their fields and their communities and are making a difference.


Awards

  • Education

    Public School.
    Community College.
    The University of Pennsylvania,
    magna cum laude bachelors in gender studies with a concentration in sociology.
    The Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law,
    Conwell Scholar, Rubin-Presser Social Justice Fellow.

  • Experience

    I am in the courtroom Monday through Friday and have handled thousands of cases and have spent hundreds of hours in the court room. I have filed motions and argued in front of juries. I have advised clients that a plea deal is in their best interest or attempted to get a client into diversionary programs. I understand the weight of what being a judge is: balancing the rights of the individual with the needs of the community. My dedication to public service is rooted in the knowledge that my community deserves to be represented, and judged, by someone who has lived through what they are living through.

  • Why Now?

    Given the changing face of the legal system on a national level, as well as the developing needs in Allegheny County, I believe my experience and expertise will be more impactful as a Judge. I always wanted to be a Judge and I believe now is the time to run. My identity -- is an intersection of identities that are often seen in the courtroom, but rarely on the bench --  has fostered within me the tenacity and grit to fight for my community. In that same vein, my lived experience with those identities means that I have faced different challenges than other candidates, equipping me with a unique perspective about how our legal system actually operates.