Governor Tina Kotek announced today that she is accepting applications to fill a judicial vacancy on the Oregon Court of Appeals created by the upcoming resignation of Judge Josephine H. Mooney. The Governor thanked Judge Mooney for her dedicated judicial service. The resignation is effective October 31, 2024.

Interested applicants should address their completed Appellate Courts Judicial Interest Form to Richard A. Lane, General Counsel, Office of the Governor, and email (no mail or hand delivery) those completed forms to Shevaun Gutridge at shevaun.gutridge@oregon.gov. Forms must be received by 5 p.m. on Monday, November 4, 2024.

Governor Kotek fills judicial vacancies based on merit. She encourages applications from lawyers with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.

ORS 2.540 provides that a judge of the Court of Appeals must be an elector of the county of residence of the judge and must be admitted to practice in Oregon.

For questions about the appointment process, or to request an interest form, contact Shevaun Gutridge (503-378-6246). The Appellate Courts Judicial Interest Form is also available online.