Endorsements

Testimonials

  • "I support April Van Dyke for Superior Court Judge in Humboldt County. April represents the type of judge our country needs. She cares about equality, justice, and making our community safer by bringing people together. April supports the creation of a mental health courts which would connect people with much needed services. She also supports victims of crime and understands that bringing people together can help heal trauma. This is the type of judge we need."

    Frankie Myers, Vice-Chair Yurok Tribe

  • “April Van Dyke has the experience, knowledge and temperament that we need on the bench in Humboldt County”

    Rosemary Deck, Local Attorney

  • “I have worked for and with April Van Dyke as a paralegal in Humboldt County for four years and can say with certainty that she believes wholeheartedly in the beauty of the law. I am proud to support April4Judge because our community deserves to have honesty and equality restored to the Humboldt Superior Court Bench and I know that with April, we WILL see Justice with Integrity!”

    Emma Arnold, Paralegal

Organizations:

  • Humboldt County Democrats.

  • Yurok Tribe

  • Run For Something.

  • LPAC

  • Her Bold Move

Attorneys:

  • Meagan O’Connell-Supervising Attorney, Conflict Counsel

  • Rosemary Deck - Local Attorney

  • Jessica Bennett - Local Attorney

  • Brie Bennett - Former Deputy District Attorney and Former Deputy Public Defender.

  • Allan Dollison - Former Deputy District Attorney.

  • Eric Kirk - Local Attorney

Elected Officials

  • Congressman Mike Thompson

  • Frankie Myers, Vice-Chair, Yurok Tribe

  • G. Mario Fernandez, Eureka City Counsel

Community Members:

  • Caroline Bahr Harmon, RN

  • Becky Brose

  • Nancy Noll

  • Johanna Nagan (Owner of Blondies)

  • Kayce Rasmussen

  • Kirk Shelton

  • Megan Nims (Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office)

  • Arnold‘s Family Construction LLC

“April is a candidate for the position of Superior Court Judge in Humboldt County. With a strong commitment to her community, she is dedicated to making Humboldt County an even better place to call home. Despite being labeled as an outsider or a newcomer, April takes pride in her unique perspective. Growing up in a humble background as the daughter of a mechanic and a schoolteacher, she understands the value of hard work and determination.

Being the first lawyer in her family, April’s passion for justice led her to represent clients who couldn’t afford legal representation after graduating from law school. Her extensive experience in public defense exposed her to the flaws within the legal system and sparked her determination to uphold fairness. Witnessing firsthand the gaps in equal treatment, April is committed to promoting equality, inclusion, and honesty in the courtroom.

April’s vision for Humboldt County encompasses bringing a restorative justice and mental health program to the community. She aims to address the disparity in sentencing for individuals of different races, working towards closing this gap. With her dedication and unique insight, April Van Dyke aspires to ensure that everyone receives the justice they deserve.”

-Run For Something