Letter to the editor teaser

I saw Judge Williams in court recently at a contested hearing wherein a beloved family member of mine had to get a stalking protective order. This family member was terrified, and her abuser was contesting the stalking protective order.

Judge Williams was calm and fair talking to both sides. At one point I was called on to testify. I was so nervous in getting up on the stand, but Judge Williams was patient and explained the process as I was sworn in. He asked clarifying questions when he needed to and listened to both parties when they put on evidence.

He ultimately ruled that the order should be made permanent and that this abusive man could have no contact with her or her children whom he had threatened and tormented. We were so relieved that Judge Williams ensured she was permanently protected from her abuser. He is exactly the judge this community needs!

My family and I feel safer in our community knowing that we have a judge like Judge Wes Williams!

Tara Hanson

La Grande