Elect Nicole
Knowles
Committed to community, dedicated to justice.
Nine years serving Cowlitz County as a prosecutor and community leader. Experienced, fair, and ready to serve on the bench.
A judge our community can count on.
Nine years as a trial attorney, prosecuting crimes ranging from misdemeanors to the most serious crimes, including five years focusing on protecting victims of sexual assault and crimes against children.
Lead prosecutor for the City of Longview and a founding force behind the Cowlitz Municipal Therapeutic Court, helping address cycles of addiction and re-offense to make the community safer.
Her entire legal career has been spent serving Cowlitz County. She knows our community, our families, and what's at stake.
A career built on service to Cowlitz County.
Nicole has spent every year of her legal career representing the people of Cowlitz County — prosecuting serious offenses, leading her office, and standing up for victims who needed a voice. In March 2024, just months into her role as lead prosecutor for the City of Longview, she helped establish the Cowlitz Municipal Therapeutic Court — a program built on accountability, treatment, and second chances.
"I am running for district court judge because true public service means ensuring our legal system works for the people it serves. A courtroom should be the one place where every person is heard with patience and judged with impartiality. To me, fairness isn't just a legal requirement — it's a promise to our community that the law belongs to everyone, and justice will be delivered without fear or favor."Read Her Full Story →
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Nicole is honored to be earning support from community leaders, law enforcement, and neighbors from every corner of the county. Endorsements coming soon.
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