John P. Hagensen

Judge Hagensen is a lifelong resident of Clark County and a Camas High School graduate. After attending Clark Community College, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Central Washington University, enrolled in the MBA program at Portland State University, and completed law school at the Northwestern School of Law at Lewis and Clark College.

Judge Hagensen brings a broad based legal background to the District Court bench that includes prosecuting, indigent and retained criminal defense, and civil litigation experience. Prior to his appointment to District Court Judge Position 6, he also served as a judge pro tem.

In addition to his duties in District Court, Judge Hagensen has served the local community as a school board member, port commissioner, youth baseball and basketball coach, and volunteer firefighter. He has also volunteered in various other community organizations.