John Wolf
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John Wolf is the Position 4 circuit court judge in the 7th Judicial District in Oregon.
Elections
2016
| Oregon 7th Judicial District, Position 4, Primary Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 John Wolf Incumbent (unopposed) |
99.06% | 9,661 |
| Write-in votes | 0.94% | 92 |
| Total Votes | 9,753 | |
| Source: Oregon Secretary of State, "May 17, 2016 Primary Election : Unofficial Election Results," accessed May 18, 2016 | ||
Selection method
- See also: Nonpartisan election of judges
Judges of the Oregon Supreme Court, Oregon Court of Appeals and Oregon Circuit Courts are all selected in an identical manner. They are chosen in nonpartisan elections to serve six-year terms, after which they must run for re-election if they wish to continue serving.[1]
The chief judges of the circuit courts are appointed by the chief justice of the state supreme court to serve a two-year term.[1]
Qualifications
To serve on the circuit court, a judge must be:[1]
- a U.S. citizen;
- a state resident for at least three years;
- a resident of his or her circuit for at least one year;
- a state bar member; and
- under the age of 75.
2010
- See main article on Oregon judicial elections here.
Wolf was elected in 2010 after running unopposed. He won with 97.87% of the vote.[2]
Education
John Wolf received his B.S. from Oregon State University in 1992 and his J.D. from Willamette University in 1995.[3]
Career
Wolf started practicing as a private attorney in 1995 in the counties within the 7th District. He has also, since 1993, served as Municipal Court Judge Pro Tem in The Dalles Municipal Court.
Awards and associations
John Wolf has been a member of the following organizations:
- Seventh Judicial District's Alternative Dispute Resolution Commission
- Wasco County Youth Court
He has also served on the Family Law Advisory Committee of the 7th Judicial District.
See also
External links
Footnotes
Federal courts:
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: District of Oregon • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: District of Oregon
State courts:
Oregon Supreme Court • Oregon Court of Appeals • Oregon Circuit Courts • Oregon Tax Court • Oregon County Courts • Oregon Justice Courts • Oregon Municipal Courts
State resources:
Courts in Oregon • Oregon judicial elections • Judicial selection in Oregon
