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I met Wes Williams more than 20 years ago and have seen him in many court situations since then. He has had an active and varied civil law practice, has been a successful criminal defense attorney, and has for the last five and a half years been a full-time judge.

Judge Williams has handled hundreds of cases in courts all over Oregon acting as a visiting judge, and has carried a full load of cases in Union and Wallowa counties. He has done an excellent job in all of those venues and has support from judges across the state and from individuals who have appeared before him in court and have been clients of his over the years of his private practice.

Judge Willams has always listened carefully to his clients and to all parties in court since he was elected judge, and he has always carefully applied the facts of the cases before him in line with the rule of law in all cases. In addition, he writes his opinions after careful consideration and legal research.

Judge Williams has a true caring for the people who appear before him in court and can be trusted to apply the facts of the case under the correct law to reach his decision in every case he hears. In sum, Judge Wes Williams has all the qualities required to continue being an excellent judge for our two counties.

I am supporting Wes Williams as judge for Union and Wallowa counties and encourage all voters to reelect him as circuit court judge.

Dan Ousley

Retired district attorney, Wallowa and Wheeler counties

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