What do people say about Michael Addams?

"When we were blindsided by a scary legal situation, Mike was there to answer every question we had in a confident, compassionate manner. Though the day started in tears, we felt so much peace by the time we were done meeting with him. He took over and reassured us, explaining every step along the way. I couldn’t believe how quickly and competently he handled everything."

Why he will make a great judge: "Mike will be an amazing judge. In addition to clearly being competent and well versed in the particulars of the law, he has a great attitude towards helping everyone in the community with each decision he makes. He will absolutely make Spokane better."

"Michael has helped me a couple times now. It’s good to have someone looking out for the little things."

Why he will make a great judge: "First and foremost he’s interested in what’s fair. Fair for the people involved, fair for their families, and fair for the greater community."

"Michael was my go-to person twice this year as I navigated unfamiliar and often intimidating legal situations. He patiently explained legal processes that felt overwhelming, helped me understand my circumstances from a legal perspective, and gave me the tools I needed to move forward. He went above and beyond by taking the time to participate in a phone interview with other attorneys to support me and advocate on my behalf."

Why he will make a great judge: "I believe Michael would make a good judge because he combines legal knowledge and experience with patience, fairness, and a genuine willingness to help others. He has the ability to carefully consider the circumstances, explain legal matters clearly, and approach difficult situations with thoughtfulness and sound judgment."

"Mike was incredibly generous with his time and so helpful and supportive throughout my situation. He demonstrated a strong understanding of the circumstances and provided knowledgeable, thoughtful guidance that made a big difference and eased my mind... His professionalism, generosity, and expertise were so helpful, and I am sincerely grateful for his support."

Why he will make a great judge: "He is kind, and has integrity. He is intelligent, and listens to what you say. Mike is patient and respectful. I know he will apply the law thoughtfully and fairly."

“We support Michael Addams, and trust he will excel as a county judge in our beloved Spokane Community! He loves where he lives. He demonstrates personal integrity. We trust he will be a firm & fair judge. We need more people with respect for the law and have appropriate backgrounds like Michael. Most importantly, he demonstrates honest transparency of character and he wants to keep our community safe!”

Working Experience & Integrity: "Mike was awesome to work for. He always treated me with respect and kindness. He treated people fairly and truly wanted to see people succeed. Mike always treated every person with respect. He was fair and followed the law."

Community Impact & Leadership: "We had some cases where individuals enter community court to get help with their issues. Regardless if it was for substance abuse or for other reasons, Mike always tried to build up their confidence. He's a family man, kind, honest, fair, a person of faith, and a great teacher."

Judicial Recommendation: "Yes, Mike would make a great judge. We need judges who are honest, fair and treat people with respect and dignity."

Professional Experience: "Working with Mike was always a positive experience. He was professional, honest, and someone I could rely upon to get the job done. Mike always treated others with dignity and respect. Mike's integrity was without question."

Judicial Recommendation: "Mike would make an excellent judge. He has worked in the legal arena and various leadership roles in the Washington Air National Guard and always excelled. He has been successful in all of his endeavors and brings diverse real-world experience to the position. I have no doubt that if elected, Mike will apply the law to any situation presented and give a legal and fair outcome."

Professional Integrity: "In a world full of cut throat attorneys, he stood out to be one who handled himself with integrity and dignity and sought to fight for what was in the best interests of his client without employing gamesmanship or being underhanded in any way towards opposing counsel."

Military Service & Public Trust: "Mike also served with my husband in the military. As a veteran myself, I understand the demands of the position he held where he managed personnel actions for a deployed unit. The position of First Sergeant is one of the most trusted positions in the military and I know Mike was able to balance both the needs of the mission and the troops relying on him."

Judicial Recommendation: "I think he would make an excellent judge. I believe he can see both sides to an issue and make an informed decision based on the evidence before him."

Teamwork & Equity: "Michael is consistently respectful and professional, and ensures that everyone's voice on a team is heard. He believes deeply in fairness and equity, and those principles guide his actions as a team member and a leader."

Judicial Recommendation: "I think Mike will make an excellent judge. He prioritizes fairness equity and understands that justice is not always swift, but shouldn't be sacrificed for fast resolution."

Legal Qualifications: "Michael has extensive experience fulfilling three of the primary roles in a courtroom (private counsel representing either party in civil and domestic proceedings, prosecutor, and from the bench when presiding over hearings). Michael is exceptionally well qualified."

Character & Integrity: "He’s down to earth, compassionate, honest, and humble... Michael will choose integrity and honesty over a popularity contest every single time."

Judicial Recommendation: "I have no doubt that Michael will be a good judge. He loves his community and will continue to serve people in Spokane with integrity."

"Working with Michael was great. He was always respectful and collaborative. Even in situations involving challenging dynamics, he was able to stay cool, calm, and collected. He is excellent at approaching situations with curiosity and proposing solutions. I think he will be fair, impartial, compassionate, and reasonable."

"Michael leads with calm knowledge... When it came to the CASA Partners board when he was our President, he faced situations where he had to make difficult decisions. He always handled them with a positive attitude... I have also seen Michael as a Pro-tem in dependency. He addressed the families with compassion but also was truthful and realistic. He handled himself with confidence, compassion, and followed the law."

“I have known Michael since he first started practicing and have seen firsthand his calm and ethical approach to the law. I have appeared in front of many judges… And he’s exactly the type of person we want in a judicial role.”

“I have appeared before Commissioner Pro Tem Michael Addams both as an AAG and as a private practitioner. Mike is a natural on the bench. He takes a measured approach and applies the law to the facts before him in a thoughtful manner that is easy to follow. His knowledge of the law and analytical skills are apparent. He also has the desired temperament for a judicial officer. He is very well qualified for this position. I fully endorse Michael Addams for District Court Judge.”

“I am proud to endorse Michael Addams for Spokane County District Court Judge position 4. Mike embodies the experience, character and judgment the position requires. I strongly encourage you to vote for him and know he will serve our community well.”