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Jeff Auxier's Experience

Experience. Integrity. Justice.

Raised in Oregon, Jeff Auxier became a prosecutor to advocate for survivors of domestic violence, to deliver justice for families, and bring integrity and fairness to the courtroom.

Now, Jeff Auxier is running for Circuit Court Judge to continue serving the people of Multnomah County.

Jeff is an experienced trial lawyer with the extensive courtroom experience every judge needs. Representing the people as a Deputy District Attorney, Jeff prosecuted the murderer responsible for a hate crime, putting him in prison for life. Jeff helps lead Multnomah County's new program to better protect survivors of domestic violence, stopping abusers from abusing the law to inflict even greater harm on survivors. And outside the courtroom, Jeff has supported smart, common sense reforms to improve the justice system, including making it easier to undo wrongful convictions.

Jeff has the experience and track record to serve the people of Oregon as Circuit Court Judge, prioritizing fairness and equal justice. For all.

Jeff Auxier: Rooted In Our Community

Jeff Auxier is ready to continue serving the people of Multnomah County.

1998

Jeff graduated from Sherwood High School.

2002

Jeff graduated from Lewis & Clark College.

2006

Jeff graduated from Willamette University College of Law.

2006-2008

Jeff served as Deputy District Attorney of Marion County, assigned to the domestic violence unit.

2008 - 2017

Jeff served as Deputy District Attorney of Multnomah County, working in the Sex Crimes Unit and the Gang Unit and earning Commendation for work with the East Multnomah County Major Crimes Team.

2017

Former Oregon Governor Kate Brown appoints Jeff Auxier as District Attorney for Columbia County.

2017 - 2023

Jeff served as Columbia County District Attorney, where he created the county's Justice Reinvestment Team and led the county's Major Crimes Team.

2023

Jeff returned to the Multnomah County District Attorney's office to supervise the domestic violence unit.

2024

Jeff leads the Survivor-Centered Diversion program to provide care promptly to domestic violence survivors who are wrongly arrested for domestic violence.

2024

Jeff successfully prosecuted the case of State v. Rahnique Jackson, in which a young man was murdered for defending his transgender friend.