Endorsements
Sonia is supported by community members in the legal, educational, and political fields, as well as her former clients. Hear from them about why Sonia is the best fit for Deschutes County.
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“Sonia is an advocate for our entire community, both for people who need to navigate our courts, and for all of our children and families. She will be an excellent judge with a wide range and depth of experience from the very beginning!”
- Amy Tatom, Bend-La Pine School Board
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“Sonia is dedicated, hard working, and even-tempered, qualities that make her an ideal fit as judge.”
– Senior Judge Darryl Larson (Retired) & former Chairman of the Board of Directors for Oregon Criminal Justice Commission
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“When everything was on the line for my daughter’s safety and quality of life, Sonia navigated our high-conflict custody case with steady wisdom, fierce advocacy, and profound fairness. She brings the exact temperament, ethics, and strength of character needed on the bench.”
– Christiana Reene, former client
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“Sonia helped me through a very difficult time with my custody and spousal support case, including through an appeal to the Oregon Court of Appeals, which we won! She was calm under pressure and has the perfect temperament to be a judge.”
– Derek Williams, former client
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“The foresight and strategic planning Sonia brought to my custody case were nothing short of a miracle. She treated me with respect and dignity at a time when, as a minority and a single father, I often felt like my voice was small. Sonia gave me a voice through action, perseverance, and determination. Because of her dedication, our family was kept safe, and we will forever be grateful for what she did for us.”
– Getulio Star, former client
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“Sonia was a dedicated library teacher at Juniper Elementary School. She also ran our Wildcat Wizards program after school, which is for 3rd graders who need extra help with math and reading. She is fully dedicated to our community, families, and children, and will make an excellent judge!”
– Heather Anderson, Bend Teacher & 2016 Oregon Teacher of the Year
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“Sonia consistently sees students’ needs and advocates for them. While she was a library teacher at Juniper Elementary School, Sonia spent her extra time outside of school helping my son with his study skills so that he could take a special test that ended up qualifying him as Talented and Gifted (TAG). Sonia saw that my son was gifted, but is on the autism spectrum and needed special help so that he would have the endurance to take the test to the best of his abilities. She is dedicated to our community, families, and children and will make an ideal judge.”
– Kara Clickett, Bend-LaPine School District Parent
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“I have had the opportunity to work with Sonia on several difficult cases, and have also witnessed her performance in court. She is dedicated, hard working, and even-tempered, qualities that make her an ideal fit as judge.”
– Former Judge Pro-Tem Victoria Moffet
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“I have known Sonia for many years now, and trust her dedication in treating everyone with equality and fairness. She is a fierce advocate for children and families and will be an excellent addition to the bench.”
– Sisters City Council President Sarah McDougall
Additional endorsements from local lawyers
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Jamie McLeod-Skinner
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Jim Keddis
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Jennifer Kimble
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Vada Camacho
(Retired)