City of WEST LINN Voters' Pamphlets
Municipal Court Judge
HEATHER L. KARABEIKA
Occupation:
*Attorney, Law Office of Heather Karabeika; West Linn, Oregon 2004-present (Specializing in criminal defense, juvenile law and domestic relations).
*Interim Presiding Judge, West Linn Municipal Court 2007-present.
Occupational Background:
*Pro Tem Judge, Canby, West Linn Municipal Courts;
*Deputy District Attorney, Clackamas County District Attorney's Office, 1996-2004.
Educational Background:
Willamette University College of Law, JD;
Washington State University, BA.
Prior Governmental Experience:
*Pro Tem Judge, Canby, West Linn Municipal Courts 2004-2007.
I have been a lawyer since 1994, and have years of experience as a prosecutor and defense attorney. While prosecuting, I handled misdemeanors to homicides, specializing in domestic violence, juvenile law, and property crimes. As a sole practitioner, I have handled domestic relations matters, represented family members in juvenile court, and acted as a public defender in Clackamas County handling a wide variety of cases. I feel my varied experience and long-term commitment to public service make me an excellent candidate for this position.
I believe judges should have a calm demeanor, well-rounded experience and knowledge base and careful, considerate approach to each matter that comes before them, whether a serious criminal case or traffic infraction. Each citizen deserves to be treated fairly and respectfully.
I was appointed in 2007 as West Linn's presiding judge and prior to that pro tem judged in West Linn for three years and occasionally in the City of Canby. I have three children who attend West Linn schools and I live and work in this wonderful community and would be honored to continue serving as its judge.
"Oregon City attorney Jerry Seeberger, who has served alongside Karabeika as a county prosecutor and defense attorney, says she's smart and has a wide range of experience that will support her as a judge. "West Linn made an excellent choice for a judge," Seeberger said." "She has a great disposition; she's bright and intelligent; and I think the citizens of West Linn will be well served with her on the bench."" (Jim Hart, West Linn Tidings, 9/13/07)
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{This information furnished by Heather L. Karabeika.)
The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the County.
BETH DeCHAINE WICKLUND
Occupation:
Mother; Co-Owner of Small Business.
Occupational Background:
Co-Owner of Small Business past nine years; Marketing Director for Communications Company (directed advertising for six corporations and 23 regional shop locations); Marketing Director for Gift Company (managed major national accounts, coordinated sales representatives and distributors while representing company at trade shows throughout the U.S.); Legal Assistant (assisted attorney in preparation of documents for litigation, including appeals); Law Clerk; Professional Ski Instructor.
Educational Background:
Willamette University College of Law, JD
University of Oregon, BA, Rhetoric and Communication
Prior Governmental Experience: None.
Leadership, Awards and Volunteer Experience: Willamette University College of Law (Class President, 2nd and 3rd years; Class Vice President, 1st Year; Law School Tutor); University of Oregon Centurion Award (leadership and involvement on campus and in the community).
Law Clerk (Volunteer), Clackamas County District Attorney’s Office; Research Assistant (Volunteer), Marion County Judge; Legislative Intern, State Representative.
Cub Scout Leader; Classroom and PTA Volunteer in West Linn Schools; Cooperative Preschool Board Member (Vice President/Membership Chair and Job Coordinator).
Personal: Married to Eric Wicklund for 14 years. We have two boys who are receiving an outstanding education in our West Linn Schools. We have been residents of West Linn for the past ten years. I am a native Oregonian and have lived all my life in Clackamas County, except for my undergraduate education at the University of Oregon.
I believe I am an unbiased, hardworking, and fair individual who, as a member of the Oregon State Bar, would make an excellent municipal judge for the City of West Linn.
(This information furnished by Beth Wicklund for Judge Committee.)
The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the County.
CHRISTOPHER BURRIS
Occupation:
1989 - present - Christopher Edward Burris, Attorney at Law, Oregon City.
Occupational Background:
1986 - 89 - Partner, Schumaker, Bernstein & Burris, Oregon City, (Associate, Schumaker & Bernstein, 1984 - 86); 1989 - 94 - State Director/Assistant State Director for Oregon (part time), National Academy for Paralegal Studies; 1981 - 84 - Associate, Cosgrave, Kester, Crowe, Gidley & Lagesen, Portland; 1977 - 81 - Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Lucas County Prosecutors Office, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; 1975 - 81 - Toledo Legal Aid Society; 1977 - 81 - Instructor (part time), Paralegal Program, University of Toledo Community and Technical College.
Educational Background:
University of Toledo College of Law, graduate, JD (1976);
Syracuse University, graduate, BA (1974), History.
Prior Governmental Experience: 2007 - present - Judge pro tem, West Linn Municipal Court; 1988 - present - Judge pro tem, Milwaukie Municipal Court.
I have lived in West Linn for twenty years. I am married with three children, all of whom have grown up and attended school in West Linn. I have coached youth sports, and have served on several boards, including the Marylhurst Early Childhood Center and the West Linn Baseball Association.
I have been a trial lawyer for over thirty years, with a practice in Oregon City since 1984. I have a wide range of legal experience, including civil practice, teaching, and criminal practice, both prosecution and defense. I have also served as a judge pro tem in the Milwaukie Municipal Court since 1988, and currently serve as a pro tem judge in the West Linn Municipal Court.
I consider the position of Municipal Court Judge to be a form of community service. I believe the position should be truly non partisan, and have therefore not solicited nor accepted contributions.
I would like to see the court expand its caseload to handle cases which now go to Circuit Court, and to explore the feasibility of making the municipal court a court of record, so that more matters can be resolved within the community.
(This information furnished by Christopher Burris.)
The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the County.
