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| June 4, 2009 |
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Governor Kulongoski Announces Judicial Appointments to Yamhill and Douglas County Courts
(Salem) – Governor Ted Kulongoski today announces appointments to the Douglas and Yamhill County Circuit Courts. Cynthia Easterday will serve on the Yamhill County Circuit Court bench to fill the vacancy created by the death of Judge Carol E. Jones. Frances Burge will serve on the Douglas County Circuit Court bench to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge William Lasswell.
Easterday received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Puget Sound and her Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Oregon School of Law. Since 2007, Easterday has worked in private practice at the McMinnville law firm of Haugeberg, Rueter, Gowell, Fredericks, Higgins & McKeegan, P.C. Prior to entering private practice, she served as an attorney for the Oregon State Bar, and as an Interim District Attorney, Chief Deputy District Attorney, and Deputy District Attorney in Yamhill County.
“I am pleased to announce the appointment of Cynthia Easterday to the Yamhill County bench,” Governor Kulongoski said. “I am very pleased to appoint a lawyer of her caliber and intellect to serve as a judge. I believe her service on the bench will be an asset to the citizens of Yamhill County and the state of Oregon.”
Douglas County appointment Frances Burge received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of California, Davis and her Doctor of Jurisprudence from Willamette University. Since 1999, she has served as a Deputy District Attorney in Douglas County and has worked as a prosecutor with the Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team and the Douglas County Drug Court. In the Douglas County community, Ms. Burge is active in the Chamber of Commerce and with Oregon 150.
“Frances Burge will bring her extensive knowledge of criminal law to the court,” Governor Kulongoski said. “I am very pleased to appoint a lawyer of her work ethic to serve as a judge. I am also pleased to appoint the first Hispanic judge to the Douglas County Circuit Court bench. I believe her service on the bench will be an asset to the citizens of Douglas County and the state of Oregon.”
Media Contacts:
Anna Richter Taylor, 503-378-6169
Jillian Schoene, 503-378-5040
Rem Nivens, 503-378-6496
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