Judge of the Circuit Court, 20th District, Position 8

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Ricardo J Menchaca

Nonpartisan


Occupation: Circuit Court Judge

Occupational Background: Circuit Court Judge (2013 to Present); Private Practice (2011-2013); Trial Attorney - Zurich American Insurance (2008-2011); Associate Attorney - Smith Freed and Eberhard (2007-2008); Assistant Attorney General, Oregon Department of Justice (2006-2007); Trial Attorney - Metropolitan Public Defender (2001-2006); Trial Attorney - Bertoni and Todd (2000-2001)

Educational Background: J.D., Thomas M. Cooley Law School (1999); B.A., cum laude, Political Science, Oregon State University (1995)

Prior Governmental Experience: Assistant Attorney General, Oregon Department of Justice (2007-2008), Active Duty United States Air Force, Tours of Duty included Desert Shield/Storm, and the Pentagon (1988-1993)

It has been both an honor and a privilege to serve as a Circuit Court Judge for the past 13 years. I was born and raised in Oregon and my family and I are proud to call Washington County home. I am committed to upholding the law, but always with a sense of compassion to each and every party to a case. I respectfully ask for your continued support.

(This information furnished by Ricardo J. Menchaca.)