"Alex is the right person to keep Junction City and all of Lane County safe! His impeccable record, ethical standards and willingness to take on the toughest issues make him the best candidate."
— Laddie “Ken” Hancock, Police Management
"Early in Alex's career one of the senior judges said, "Alex is the best natural trial lawyer I have ever seen." I agree with that. Big case or small, complex fraud or capital murder, Alex always maintains the highest standard of professional excellence and personal ethics. He never lets us down."
— Jack L. Banta, Douglas County District Attorney
"I have always found Alex Gardner to be a top-notch guy. He is what an ideal prosecutor should be: Honest, consistent, and yet able to keep perspective and not let a case get "personal" to the point it precludes resolution of a matter. I think Alex has the force of personality to lead the office, and will do well."
— Russell Barnett III, Defense Attorney
Biography — Quick Facts
"A good prosecutor has the judgment, confidence, character and independence to allow a second chance when good people make bad choices, and the strength, skill and determination to drop the hammer on the worst offenders who threaten our community safety."
Career Highlights
Chief Deputy District Attorney, 2005 to present
Lane County District Attorney, 2004
Lane County Prosecutor since 2001
Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, 1994-1996
Douglas County Deputy District Attorney, 1991-2000
Graduate Teaching Fellow & Research Assistant, 1987-1988
Scuba instructor 1983-1990
Volunteer Medic and Dive-Rescue Specialist, 1982-1985
Outdoor Leadership School Team Leader
Professional Accomplishments
Prosecuted an estimated 10,000 criminal cases
Secured convictions of many of Oregon’s most violent criminals, including Jesse Fanus, who murdered Marine Corps Major General Marion Carl in 1998
After taking office as District Attorney, reduced expenses to balance budget
Introduced “Bounceback” program that collects thousands of dollars monthly for victims of bounced checks
Elected president of the County Prosecuting Attorneys Association, 2002
Education
Bachelor's degree, psychology, University of Oregon, 1986
Master's degree, biology, University of Oregon, 1988
Doctor of jurisprudence (law) degree, University of Oregon, 1991
Community Service
Eugene Downtown Rotary member
Child Advocacy Center board member
Public Safety Coordinating Council, 2004
Guest speaker/instructor for:
Oregon Police Academy
University of Oregon School of Law
Oregon Narcotics Enforcement Association
Eugene Regional Police Academy
Family
Married 22 years
Wife, Karin, owns a landscape contracting business
