Personal Background

 

  

   Charlie is the only candidate raised and educated in Oregon. Charlie lives in Beaverton with his wife of 15 years and their 3 children. Charlie served in the U.S. Navy from 1986 - 1989 making him the only candidate who served in the military.

 

 
Judicial Philosophy

 

 

Personal Accountability

Judicial Efficiency

Fairness to all who enter the courtroom

 

 

Experience

Washington County Deputy District Attorney

1998-current

 

·     Child abuse prosecution

·     Juvenile Delinquent & Dependency cases

·     Felony drug & property crime prosecution

·     Misdemeanor domestic violence & DUII prosecution

2002-present

2000-2002

1999-2000

1998-1999

 

Judicial Clerk, Judge James R. Ellis, Multnomah Co.

 

1997-1998

 

·     Performed presiding court functions

·     Provided legal research

·     Performed bailiff functions during trials

 

 

Legislative Assistant, State Rep. Tom Brian

 

1995 & 1997

 

·     Drafted legislation

·     Worked with constituents

 

 

United States Navy, VA-147 NAS Lemoore, CA

 

1986-1989

 

·     Worked as Hydraulic Mechanic on A-7E Corsairs

·     Worked on flight deck of the USS Nimitz

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Education

University of Oregon School of Law, Eugene, OR

Graduated 1996

 

University of Oregon, Eugene, OR

Graduated 1992

Community

Domestic Violence Resource Center Board Member

2001-present

 

·     Chair since 2004

·     Vice-Chair 2003-2004

 

 

Beaverton Area Little League

2002-present

 

·     Board member since 2004, current president

·     Manager & Coach for last 5 years

 

 

 

Court Appointed Special Advocate (for children)

1997-1998

 

Recantation of Child Victims (For CARES NW), LaGrande, OR

2005

 

 

Quarterly Orientation for Sexual Assault Resource Center, Portland, OR

2004-present