Spokane County District Court Judge 2

Mike has spent his career serving this community – as a military officer, 911 operator, prosecutor, and court commissioner. His experience shapes his understanding of discipline, leadership, and service – values that guide him daily. Mike is known as an unbiased, hardworking judicial officer who treats everyone with dignity. He is endorsed by judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, law enforcement, business owners, private citizens, and organizations (full list at VoteMikeV.com). Vote Mike Valerien so he can continue to serve Spokane County with fairness and respect for the law while improving public safety, using resources responsibly, and protecting individual rights.

My 25 years serving Spokane County as a prosecutor, defense attorney, pro tem judge, and court commissioner have given me a clear legal philosophy. Strong courts require accountability and focus on community safety, but they also should offer effective therapeutic alternatives for qualified, motivated individuals, which have been proven to reduce recidivism. Fairness, integrity, and experience guide all my decisions. I have dedicated my career to public service and remain committed to professionalism, transparency, and equal access to justice under the law. If elected, I would ensure Spokane County’s courts remain strong and provide justice for all its citizens.