The Hon. Richard L. Barron (Ret.) served as a judge for the 15th Judicial District Circuit Court in Oregon. Barron was appointed to the bench by former Governor Victor Atiyeh in 1980. He retired on June 30, 2017.
The 15th Judicial District encompasses Coos County and Curry County.
Prior to his appointment, Barron was an attorney in private practice in Coos Bay. He joined the firm in 1973.
Barron earned a bachelor’s degree from Portland State University in 1967. He then completed a J.D. at Willamette University College of Law in 1970.
After graduating from law school, Barron began his legal career as a law clerk to the Oregon Court of Appeals. He served in that capacity until 1971, at which time he became a deputy district attorney for the Coos County District Attorney’s Office.