Governor Kotek Appoints Judge to the 10th Judicial District
28 Oct 2026
Released by Office of Governor Tina Kotek
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Oregon Governor Tina Kotek appointed Victoria E. Dethloff to the 10th Judicial District covering Union and Wallowa counties, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Thomas B. Powers. The appointment takes effect January 1, 2027. Dethloff, a Willamette University College of Law graduate, works in the Oregon Department of Justice child advocacy and protection division and has a background in juvenile dependency, delinquency and criminal law.
Original release
Salem, OR — Today, Governor Tina Kotek announced that she has appointed Victoria E. Dethloff to the 10th Judicial District covering Union and Wallowa Counties. Mrs. Dethloff will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Thomas B. Powers. Her appointment is effective January 1, 2027.
Victoria Dethloff received her juris doctorate degree from Willamette University College of Law. She currently works for the Oregon Department of Justice in its child advocacy and protection division and has a strong background in juvenile dependency and delinquency, and criminal law.
