“With each case I tried against Laura, my respect for her grew. Although we were on opposing sides, I always found Laura’s ethics to be unassailable, her preparation and trial skills impressive, and most importantly, she demonstrates the highest level of professionalism. She is exactly who we need on the Multnomah County bench.”

—Russell Barnett, III,
Criminal Defense Attorney

"Laura Rowan has appeared in my court many times. She is smart, fair-minded, compassionate, and always prepared. This is why I believe she will be an excellent judge.”

—Chief Criminal Judge, Michael Greenlick
Multnomah County

"Laura Rowan has all of the qualities that our court, litigants and community need in a judge. She will bring to the bench years of courtroom experience, a wealth of knowledge of the law and an understanding of the importance of treating every person in the courtroom with respect and fairness.”

— Judge Nan Waller,
Multnomah County

“Judicial Temperament is perhaps the most important character trait that a judge should exhibit. Laura Maurer Rowan has demonstrated she encompasses both the ability to apply the law to the facts and to understand how a decision will affect the human beings appearing before her. She has a great deal of trial experience as well as the judicial temperament of patience, open-mindedness, compassion, humility, and common sense. I support Laura Rowan, she will make a fine judge!”

—Presiding Judge Judith Matarazzo,
‍ ‍Multnomah County

"Our court needs a judge who is ready to take the bench and hear cases on Day 1. Laura has the courtroom experience, seasoned judgment, and natural instincts necessary to do that."

— Judge Andrew Lavin
Multnomah County

"Laura Rowan is an experienced lawyer and will be an excellent judge. She knows what the public needs from its judges and is well-suited to the position."

— Senior Judge John Wittmayer,
‍ ‍Multnomah County.

"Laura Rowan appeared before me on many occasions. I am very familiar with her skills and abilities. I can state unequivocally and without hesitation that she would be an excellent Circuit Court Judge. She has the experience and intelligence to excel as a judge from her first day on the job.”

— Senior Judge Tom Ryan,
Multnomah County

"Laura, whose skills and balanced temperament I observed for years, will bring to our court the qualities our community needs: a wealth of trial experience, impartial and reasoned decision-making, and integrity.”

— Senior Judge Julie Frantz,
Multnomah County

“Laura and I had many cases as opposing counsel. I remember a specific case in which my  client was being difficult and Laura had a chat with them.  I was impressed by how she was firm but listened and treated them with dignity and respect. I remarked at the time that someday she should become a judge. I’m happy that day is here.”

— Jon Martz,
‍ ‍ Criminal Defense Attorney.

“I’m confident that Laura will make a valuable contribution to this community on the bench, not only because of her years of experience at the intersection of criminal justice and mental health, but because her naturally empathetic disposition will make a positive impact on everyone she addresses.”

- Judge Celia Howes
Multnomah County

"I support Laura for Multnomah County Circuit Court Judge for several reasons: she is well respected and experienced as a trial attorney, protects the civil rights of those in court, has worked with community members to improve livability issues, and exercises judicial temperament of patience, compassion, and common sense.”

–  Robert (Bob) Maloney, Jr.,
Retired Civil Trial Attorney with 50 years of experience trying cases in Multnomah County