The Hon. Robert W. Collins is a judge for the 6th Judicial District Circuit Court in Oregon. He was elected to the bench on November 6, 2018, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Lynn Hampton.
The 6th Judicial District encompasses Umatilla County and Morrow County.
Collins earned a bachelor’s degree in government from Centre College of Kentucky in 1973. He then completed a J.D. at the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law in 1981.
After graduating from law school, Collins entered into private practice, working as a partner at Collins & Collins in Pendleton. He remained with the firm until his election to the bench, supplementing his practice with service as a judge pro tem for the Pendleton Municipal Court.
His memberships have included the Board of Directors for the Pendleton Round-Up Association.
Raised in Pendleton, Oregon, Collins attended Pendleton High School. He and his wife have three children.
| Current Appointment 6th Judicial District Circuit Court of Oregon, Department Courtroom 2 | 6th Judicial District Circuit Court of Oregon, Department Courtroom 2 |
| Election/Appointment 2018 - 6th Judicial District Circuit Court | 2018 - 6th Judicial District Circuit Court |
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Education
J.D., University of Illinois Chicago School of Law - 1981 Bachelor's degree, Centre College of Kentucky - 1973 |
J.D., University of Illinois Chicago School of Law - 1981 Bachelor's degree, Centre College of Kentucky - 1973 |
| Current Court: | OR - 6th Judicial District Circuit Court of Oregon |
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| Clerk phone: | +1 (541) 278-0341 |
| Role | Employer | Where |
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| Judge | 6th Judicial District Circuit Court of Oregon | Umatilla County, Oregon |
| Partner | Collins & Collins | Umatilla County, Oregon |
Oregon State Bar: Judicial Voters Guide 2018
East Oregonian: Rob Collins Vies for Circuit Judge Position
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