Governor Kitzhaber appoints three new circuit court judges

February 8, 2012

SALEM, Oregon: In the past two weeks, Governor John Kitzhaber has appointed three new circuit court judges, filling vacancies in both Marion County and Polk County.

• Marion County

On January 30, 2012, Governor Kitzhaber appointed the following judges, filling vacancies on the City of Salem Municipal Court left by the retirements of John B. Wilson and Joseph Guimond.

• Lindsay R. Partridge

Judge Partridge served on the City of Salem Municipal Court from 1998 until 2005. He holds a Bachelor of Science and Juris doctorate from Willamette University.

• David E. Leith

Judge Leith worked with the Oregon Department of Justice prior to his appointment in January. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Whitman College and a J.D. from the University of Oregon School of Law.

• Polk County

On February 6, 2012, Governor Kitzhaber appointed the following judge, filling the vacancy on the Polk County Circuit Court left by the retirement of Fred E. Avera.

• Norman R. Hill

Judge Hill was an attorney in private practice before his February appointment. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from California State University and a J.D. from Willamette University College of Law.