TRUSTED IN THE FIELD
“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
"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
"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 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
“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 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 Julie Frantz,
Multnomah County
ENDORSEMENTS
I’m proud to have earned the support of respected leaders, attorneys, and community members who know my work ethic and trust my integrity and experience.
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Earl Blumenauer
U.S. Representative (Ret.)
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Hon. Thomas A. Balmer
Chief Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court (Ret.)
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Judge Nan Waller
Multnomah County
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Presiding Judge Judith Matarazzo
Multnomah County
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Chief Criminal Judge Michael Greenlick
Multnomah County
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Judge Jenna Plank
Multnomah County
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Judge Andrew Lavin
Multnomah County
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Judge Christopher Ramras
Multnomah County
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Judge Jeff Auxier
Multnomah County
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Judge Heidi Moawad
Multnomah County
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Judge Benjamin Souede
Multnomah County
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Judge Michael Riedel
Multnomah County
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Judge Morgan Long
Multnomah County
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Judge Cheryl Albrecht
Multnomah County
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Judge Adrian Brown
Multnomah County
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Judge Diana Stuart
Multnomah Count
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Judge Amy Holmes Hehn
Multnomah County
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Senior Judge Tom Ryan
Multnomah County
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Senior Judge Julie Frantz
Multnomah County
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Senior Judge Kathleen Dailey
Multnomah County
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Senior Judge Eric Bergstrom
Multnomah County
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Senior Judge Eric Bloch
Multnomah County
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Senior Judge Kathryn Villa-Smith
Multnomah County
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Senior Judge Gregory Silver
Multnomah County
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Senior Judge John Wittmayer
Multnomah County
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Nathan Vasquez
District Attorney for Multnomah County
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Julia Brim-Edwards
Multnomah County Commissioner
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Eric Zimmerman
Portland City Councilor
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Stephanie Engelsman
PPS School Board Member
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Martha Walters
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Joe Calhoun
Criminal Defense Attorney
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Tina Hein
Managing Partner, Ring Bender Environmental Law and Litigation
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Russell Barnett III
Criminal Defense Attorney
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Thomas Purcell
Partner, Martin Bischoff
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Kyle Clark
Law Office of Kyle Clark
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Stephen Houze
Houze Law Firm
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Jacob Houze
Houze Law Firm
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Ashley Lancaster
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Josh Lamborn
The Law Office of Josh Lamborn
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Chris Thomas
Partner, Thomas, Coon, Newton, and Frost
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John Gilroy
Partner, Gilroy, Napoli, Short Law Group
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Sean J. Riddell
Sean J. Ridell P.C.
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Christine Mascal
Mascal Law Office
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Ashley Cadotte
Ashley Cadotte Law, LLC
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Michael P. De Muniz
Sherlag l De Muniz LLP
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Steven J. Sherlag
Sherlag I De Muniz LLP
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Robert Stoll
Stoll Berne
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Peter Glazer
Glazer, Maurer, and Peterson
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Roscoe C Nelson, Jr.
Nelson & Nelson
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Margaret Kirkpatrick
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Peter Reagan
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Bonnie Reagan
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Eder Sturm & Eder
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Portland Police Association
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Multnomah County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
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Gresham Police Officers’ Association
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Denise Frisbee
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Randall Edwards
Get Involved
This campaign is built on the support of neighbors, colleagues, and community members who believe our courts must reflect integrity, careful judgment, and respect.
Ways to Get Involved:
• Request a Yard Sign
• Volunteer
• Host a Small Gathering
• Stay Informed
Your participation helps strengthen a justice system rooted in thoughtful leadership and service to Multnomah County.