Nonpartisan
Occupation: Attorney/Owner, Law Offices of Yema Measho LLC
Occupational Background: Immigration Attorney
Educational Background: J.D., Willamette University College of Law; B.A., University of Washington
Prior Governmental Experience: Oregon DOJ Sanctuary Promise Advisory Committee Member
Community Service: Benton Community Foundation Board Member; Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center Board Member; frequent guest speaker on immigrant rights and law
Yema’s commitment to Benton County runs deep
For more than 15 years, Yema has practiced immigration law in Corvallis, serving individuals, families, and businesses throughout Benton County. She has served on local boards, raised her family here, and advocated for our neighbors who have nowhere else to turn.
Yema is ready to do the job
Immigration law is a high-volume, complex, and constantly evolving practice. As an immigration attorney, Yema has developed the discipline to manage demanding dockets while giving each case the attention it deserves. Her practice requires working at the intersection of federal law and Oregon’s family and criminal laws, giving her broad experience.
Yema supports treatment based approaches
Yema is committed to help develop programs that connect people to treatment and recovery services, while still promoting accountability, to help reduce repeated involvement with the justice system.
As a judge, Yema will focus on three core commitments:
Join your neighbors in voting for Yema Measho!
Endorsements:
Benton County Commissioner Gabe Shepherd
Benton County Commissioner Nancy Wyse
Former Benton County Commissioner Xan Augerot
Corvallis Mayor Charles Maughan
Lorena Reynolds, Attorney
Former Corvallis Councilor Dr. Ed Junkins
Lee Eckroth, Business Owner
Dr. Michelle Eckroth, Pediatrician
Dr. Ronald Guenther, Emeritus Professor, OSU
Adair Village Councilor John Wilson
For more about Yema, visit yemameashoforjudge.com
(This information furnished by Yema Measho for Judge.)