Judge Kelly N. Kritzer: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

13th Judicial District Circuit Court of Oregon, Department 4

Appointed By: Gov. Katherine Brown

Biography

Hon. Kelly N. Kritzer is a judge for the 13th Judicial District Circuit Court of Oregon in Klamath County. She was appointed to the bench by former Governor Kate Brown on July 14, 2021, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Cameron F. Wogan (Ret.).

Prior to her appointment, Kritzer was the probate commissioner and law clerk for the 13th and 26th Judicial District Circuit Courts. As such, she provided support for the judges in Klamath and Lake Counties and handled probate matters, including trusts, wills, and estates.

Before that, Kritzer worked for eight years in private practice (2008 to 2016) and was a deputy district attorney with the Klamath County District Attorney’s Office.

Kritzer received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan (1991) and an M.S. in archaeological resources management from Ball State University. She then spent time studying and working in archaeology before completing a J.D. at Willamette University College of Law in 2003.

After graduating from law school, she began her legal career as a law clerk for the 13th Judicial District Circuit Court. In addition to her legal career, Kritzer worked as a seasonal archaeologist at Crater Lake National Park since 1998.

She was raised in Michigan.

Recent Cases by Hon. Kelly N. Kritzer

In the Matter of: Kinsey Irene Travis

On October 15, 2026 an identity record case was filed in the jurisdiction of Klamath County. Judge Kelly N. Kritzer presiding.

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Oct 15, 2026

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Klamath County, OR

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Identity Record

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Oct 19, 2026

In the Matter of: Elliana Rose Travis

On October 15, 2026 an identity record case was filed in the jurisdiction of Klamath County. Judge Kelly N. Kritzer presiding.

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Oct 15, 2026

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Identity Record

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Oct 19, 2026

In the Matter of the Transfer to J.G. WENTWORTH ORIGINATIONS, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company, Transferee/Applicant

On October 9, 2026 a document recording - civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Klamath County. Judge Kelly N. Kritzer presiding.

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Oct 09, 2026

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Document Recording - Civil

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Oct 15, 2026

In the Matter of: Veronica M Zalles

On August 18, 2026 an identity record case was filed in the jurisdiction of Klamath County. Judge Kelly N. Kritzer presiding.

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Aug 18, 2026

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Aug 30, 2026

In the Matter of: Juan L Garcia Silva

On August 14, 2026 an identity record case was filed in the jurisdiction of Klamath County. Judge Kelly N. Kritzer presiding.

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Aug 14, 2026

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Judgment (Other)

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Aug 28, 2026

In the Matter of: Kaia Buehler

On August 12, 2026 an identity record case was filed in the jurisdiction of Klamath County. Judge Kelly N. Kritzer presiding.

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Aug 12, 2026

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Aug 27, 2026

In the Matter of: Darren Xavior Buehler

On August 12, 2026 an identity record case was filed in the jurisdiction of Klamath County. Judge Kelly N. Kritzer presiding.

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Aug 12, 2026

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Judgment (Other)

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Identity Record

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Aug 27, 2026

In the Matter of: Jaden Buehler

On August 12, 2026 an identity record case was filed in the jurisdiction of Klamath County. Judge Kelly N. Kritzer presiding.

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Aug 12, 2026

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Judgment (Other)

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Identity Record

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Aug 27, 2026

Erica Dow vs Travis Dow

On August 10, 2026 a dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Klamath County. Judge Kelly N. Kritzer presiding.

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Aug 10, 2026

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Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

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Dissolution

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Aug 14, 2026

In the Matter of: Elijah Albert Qinkade Croy

On August 6, 2026 an identity record case was filed in the jurisdiction of Klamath County. Judge Kelly N. Kritzer presiding.

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Aug 06, 2026

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Identity Record

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Aug 25, 2026

In the Matter of: Jazmyn Michelle Whitney-Naylor

On August 4, 2026 an identity record case was filed in the jurisdiction of Klamath County. Judge Kelly N. Kritzer presiding.

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Aug 04, 2026

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Judgment (Other)

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Identity Record

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Aug 25, 2026

In the Matter of: John Alan Keppinger

On July 31, 2026 adult protective proceedings case was filed in the jurisdiction of Klamath County. Judge Kelly N. Kritzer presiding.

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Jul 31, 2026

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Adult Protective Proceedings

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Probate

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Guardianship,Conservatorship

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Sep 03, 2026

In the Matter of: Carl Everett Sawyer

On July 30, 2026 an estate - general case was filed in the jurisdiction of Klamath County. Judge Kelly N. Kritzer presiding.

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Jul 30, 2026

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Estate - General

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Probate

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Estate Administration

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Aug 09, 2026

Juan Mendoza Pena vs Tosha Ann Mendoza

On July 28, 2026 a dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Klamath County. Judge Kelly N. Kritzer presiding.

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Jul 28, 2026

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Judgment (Other)

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Dissolution

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Aug 07, 2026

In the Matter of: John D. Etier

On July 27, 2026 adult protective proceedings case was filed in the jurisdiction of Klamath County. Judge Kelly N. Kritzer presiding.

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Jul 27, 2026

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Adult Protective Proceedings

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Probate

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Guardianship,Conservatorship

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Sep 30, 2026

Nemmers Properties, LLC vs Caitlyn DeRosier, Cody Lamping, And All Other Occupants

On July 24, 2026 a landlord/tenant - residential eviction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Klamath County. Judge Kelly N. Kritzer presiding.

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Jul 24, 2026

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Landlord/Tenant - Residential Eviction

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

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Aug 27, 2026

Klamath Housing Authority vs Naomi Najera, and All Others

On July 21, 2026 a landlord/tenant - residential eviction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Klamath County. Judge Kelly N. Kritzer presiding.

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Jul 21, 2026

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Landlord/Tenant - Residential Eviction

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Property

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Unlawful Detainer

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Oct 06, 2026

In the Matter of: Delores Jean Lucas

On July 21, 2026 an estate - general case was filed in the jurisdiction of Klamath County. Judge Kelly N. Kritzer presiding.

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Jul 21, 2026

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Judgment (Other)

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Estate - General

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Probate

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Estate Administration

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Aug 08, 2026

Klamath Housing Authority vs Tina Weaver, And All Other

On July 21, 2026 a landlord/tenant - residential eviction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Klamath County. Judge Kelly N. Kritzer presiding.

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Jul 21, 2026

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Landlord/Tenant - Residential Eviction

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Property

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Unlawful Detainer

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Oct 06, 2026

In the Matter of: Richard Allen Ott

On July 17, 2026 a simple estate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Klamath County. Judge Kelly N. Kritzer presiding.

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Jul 17, 2026

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Simple Estate

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Probate

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Estate Administration

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Jul 22, 2026

In the Matter of: Ronald David Fescina

On July 7, 2026 an estate - general case was filed in the jurisdiction of Klamath County. Judge Kelly N. Kritzer presiding.

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Jul 07, 2026

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Judgment (Other)

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Estate - General

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Probate

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Estate Administration

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Aug 06, 2026

In the Matter of: Mary Nancy Forrester

On July 7, 2026 an estate - general case was filed in the jurisdiction of Klamath County. Judge Kelly N. Kritzer presiding.

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Jul 07, 2026

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Judgment (Other)

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Estate - General

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Probate

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Estate Administration

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Aug 06, 2026

Midland Credit Management, Inc. vs Jennifer Viloria

On July 6, 2026 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Klamath County. Judge Kelly N. Kritzer presiding.

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Jul 06, 2026

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Judgment (Other)

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Contract

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Aug 13, 2026

Samantha J. Herbert vs Jerkevin J. Buckner

On July 1, 2026 a petition custody/support/visitation case was filed in the jurisdiction of Klamath County. Judge Kelly N. Kritzer presiding.

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Jul 01, 2026

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Judgment (Other)

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Klamath County, OR

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Petition Custody/Support/Visitation

Practice Area

Family

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Custody,Visitation

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 12, 2026

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About

Kelly N. Kritzer
Current Appointment 13th Judicial District Circuit Court of Oregon, Department 4	13th Judicial District Circuit Court of Oregon, Department 4
Education J.D., Willamette University College of Law - 2003 Bachelor's degree, University of Michigan - 1991 M.S., Ball State University	J.D., Willamette University College of Law - 2003 Bachelor's degree, University of Michigan - 1991 M.S., Ball State University

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	OR - 13th Judicial District Circuit Court of Oregon
Clerk phone:	+1 (541) 883-5503 x244

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judge	13th Judicial District Circuit Court of Oregon	Klamath County, Oregon
Probate Commissioner and Law Clerk	13th Judicial District Circuit Court of Oregon	Klamath County, Oregon
Probate Commissioner and Law Clerk	26th Judicial District Circuit Court of Oregon	Lake County, Oregon
Attorney	Private Practice	None
Deputy District Attorney	Klamath County District Attorney's Office	Klamath County, Oregon
Law Clerk	13th Judicial District Circuit Court of Oregon	Klamath County, Oregon