“I have worked with Joe over the years in his role as a public defender, including his representation of people in our Mental Health specialty court.

He is unfailingly professional, diligent and compassionate. He will bring strong skills and even-handed fairness to his work as a Circuit Court Judge on the family law bench.“

“Joe was one of my first supervisors when I was a baby public defender 20+ years ago.

When he became a pro tem judge, I appeared in front of him hundreds of times. Joe was always a model of compassion and respect, making my juvenile clients or struggling dependency parent clients feel seen and heard.

I never worried about whether Joe’s ruling would be fair or appropriate (even when he ruled against me).“

“Joe Hagedorn is exactly the type of ethical, smart, kind, fair, and restorative-justice minded leader we need as a Multnomah County Circuit Court Judge in the Family Law Court. His thoughtful approach, informed by many years as a public defender, in private practice, and as a Judge Pro Tem make him the best choice for Multnomah County Judge. Joe’s integrity and strength of character are unwavering and he will ensure we maintain impartiality and judicial integrity in all matters before him.”