Joe Hagedorn
Experience & Integrity for
Multnomah County Judge
I have spent 24 years practicing law and the past 6 years serving as a Judge Pro Tem in the family law court.
That on-the-bench experience has prepared me to handle the realities of the courtroom with fairness, care, and efficiency. My background as a public defender and AmeriCorps legal aid attorney gives me a broad perspective on the complex issues families bring before the court.
I am running for Judge of the Circuit Court, 4th District, Position 14 in Multnomah County on the Family Law bench. The election is May 19, 2026.
Families deserve fair and just treatment.
Throughout my career, I have been committed to making good decisions aimed to reduce implicit bias and reducing the number of youth involved in the juvenile justice system.
The justice system should be a partner in empowering communities.
I am well informed on proactive steps we can take toward practices that are restorative, not just punitive. From protecting public safety, to helping young people find their way toward a second chance, I see the judicial system as a key aspect of empowering our community to thrive.
Compassion has a place in the courtroom.
The foundation of my whole career is based on the trauma-informed approach developed when I worked for legal aid representing women impacted by domestic violence in Albany, Oregon.
Collaboration and connection make the justice system work better.
I am eager to expand on long-term and deep relationships with the colleagues I have worked with for years in the court system. I am a community-minded team player who is trusted by peers and frequently participate in advisory committees.
I truly care about people.
I know that when people come before me in the courtroom, they have to talk about and relive the worst day of their life, when they made a regrettable choice, or were harmed, or both. This kind of public service is my calling.
Joe is unfailngly professional, diligent, and COmpassionate. He will bring Strong Skills and even-handed fairness to his work as a judge on the the family bench.
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Judge Cheryl Albrecht
Multnomah County Court
