Endorsements for Michelle

Respected Voices Supporting Legal Excellence

“Michelle has put in the time and work needed to excel as a Marion County Judge. Cases in Marion County varied, from divorce and child custody to financial conflicts, from personal injury to property disputes, both real estate and personal, and from minor misdemeanors to serious criminal cases, involving both juveniles and adults. Michelle has handled all these matters, as an attorney representing one party, and as a part-time judge hearing both sides and making an informed, impartial, and fair decision. Michelle consistently demonstrates her compassion and humanity while helping parties work to find resolution in the most beneficial way possible for all concerned. I wholeheartedly support Michelle Vlach-Ing in her candidacy for Marion County Circuit Court Judge.” -Weisha Mize (Ret.)

“I have the pleasure of working with Michelle over the past years when I was in private law practice. Michelle understands the legal issues and brings a commonsense approach to achieve a resolution. Equally important, is that Michelle has strong ethical values that guides her decision-making process. She will be a welcome addition to the Marion County Judicial Team!” -Kevin Crawford

Endorsed by respected community leaders who trust Michelle to deliver justice and keep us safe:

Abel Soriano
Alex and Elaine Sanchez
Alexander Spalding, Attorney
Doug and Carla Vande Griend
Doug Vande Griend, Attorney
Emil Graziani
George Price, Attorney
Hector Pichardo
Hon. Claudia Burton (Retired)
Hon. Susan Leeson
Jana Gunn, Attorney
Jimmy Franco

John Knodell
Katherine Denning, Attorney
Kathryn E. Jackson
Kate Hall, Attorney/Mediator
Kevin Crawford, Mediation and Arbitration Solutions
Marc Gunn, Attorney
Maria Zlategva
Mark Brownlee, Attorney
Mark Geiger, Attorney
Mary Louise VanNatta, CEO, VanNatta Public Relations
Melissa Parker, Attorney
Nick Howard, Attorney
Olcott Thompson, Attorney
Philip Alan Johnson II, Attorney/Mediator
Phillip Swogger
Robert Gunn, Attorney
Rudy Lachenmeier, Mediator/ Arbitrator
Ryan Carty
Ryan Collier, Attorney
Soraida Cross, Keizer City Counselor
Teri Trask-Lazarus, Attorney
Tiffany Humphrey, Attorney
Weisha Mize, Attorney (Retired)

I am proud to endorse Michelle. She is very bright, cares about people and the court system and is very experienced with civil, criminal and domestic relations cases! A rare and very important background for a new judge to have. She is also a skilled mediator, and arbitrator making her ready to serve the Marion County Courts wisely from day one. -Rudy Lachenmeier