Position Sought
Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas
Party Affiliation
Democrat
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Date of Primary Election
May 20, 2025
Primary Election Donation Limit
None
Date of General Election
November 4, 2025
General Election Donation Limit
None
Race/Ethnicity
Multiracial
Gender Identity
Gender Non-Conforming
Sexual Orientation
Lesbian
Pronouns
She/Her/Hers
Connect with Lauren Leiggi
Lauren will bring important representation to Allegheny County!
Biography
Lauren Leiggi is a Public Defender, representing indigent clients facing criminal charges across the county. She has advocated for thousands of clients at every stage of trial with cases ranging from DUIs to attempted homicide. She is the lead attorney for the immigration consequences group, which advises individuals facing criminal charges about potential immigration ramifications and coordinates with local and international immigration organizations. Lauren intimately understands how our community is impacted by the daily decisions made in the Court of Common Pleas.
Lauren’s dedication to public service spans over a decade. She currently serves as the Local Bargaining Unit President in the new USW Local 9002 amalgamation, representing Public Defenders, Assistant District Attorneys, Medical Examiners and Court Records employees. Lauren graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and Temple Law School, and she currently lives in Point Breeze North with her wife Sarah and their rescue animals.