Judge Lopez has lived in the Pacific Northwest for over 20 years. She graduated from Biola University with a degree in Organizational Leadership/Business and received her law degree from Lewis & Clark Law School.

Prior to her appointment as District Court Judge, Judge Lopez served as a District Court Commissioner from November 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025.  Prior to her time on the bench, Judge Lopez worked as a civil defense trial attorney for municipalities throughout the State of Oregon. Beginning in January, 2018, she served as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for Clark County in the Civil Division and became the Chief Civil Deputy in 2021.  

Judge Lopez graduated from the Superior and District Court Mentorship Program in 2023.  She served as a Pro Tempore Judge/Commissioner in both Superior and District Court in 2024, handling protection orders, family law, dependency, unlawful detainer, small claims, and other matters.

Judge Lopez is an active member of the George and Donald Simpson Inns of Court and currently serves on its Board.  She is also involved with the Clark County Bar Association, is on the Board of Directors for Clark County Volunteer Lawyers Project and serves as a rater or judge in the YMCA Mock Trial competitions.