Brian C. Dretke

Brian C. Dretke
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Current Court Information:
Oregon 10th Judicial District
Title:	Judge
Position:	Position 1
Service:
Appointed by:	John Kitzhaber
Active:	2012
Preceded by:	Phillip Mendiguren
Past post:	Partner, Hallman & Dretke
Past term:	2000-2012
Personal History
Bachelors:	Louisiana State University
Law School:	University of Tulsa Law School
Military service:	US Air Force
Candidate 2012:
Candidate for:	10th Judicial District, Position 1
State:	Oregon
Election information 2012:
Incumbent:	Yes
Primary date:	May 15, 2012
Election date:	November 6, 2012

Brian C. Dretke is a judge on the 10th Judicial District Circuit Court in Oregon. He was appointed in January 2012 by Governor John Kitzhaber to a term that expires at the end of 2012.

2012 election

Dretke is running unopposed for reelection to the 10th Judicial District, Position 1.

• See also: Oregon judicial elections, 2012

Education

Dretke received his undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University and his J.D. from the University of Tulsa School of Law.

Military service

Dretke served in the United States Air Force, and actually earned his bachelor's degree while active.

Career

• 2012: Judge, Oregon 10th Judicial District
• 2000-2012: Partner, Hallman & Dretke law firm
• 1997-2000: Attorney, private practice
• 1993-1997: Deputy district attorney, Union County and Lane County

Awards and associations

• Member, Oregon Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, American Board of Trial Advocates
• Certified Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Trial Advocacy

See also

• Oregon Circuit Courts
• Judges appointed by John Kitzhaber
• Oregon judicial elections, 2012

External links

• Office of the Oregon Governor, Press Release: "Governor Kitzhaber appoints Brian C. Dretke to 10th Judicial District," January 26, 2012
• Wallowa.com, "Governor appoints Dretke judge of Union/Wallowa Circuit Court," January 26, 2012

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