Judge Wade L. Whiting: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

The Hon. Wade L. Whiting is a judge for the 22nd Judicial District Circuit Court of Oregon. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Kate Brown in 2021, filling a vacancy created by the resignation of the Hon. Michael McLane.

The 22nd Judicial District encompasses Crook County and Jefferson County.

Prior to his appointment, Whiting was the District Attorney for Crook County, a position to which he was named in 2017. Before that, he spent time as a deputy district attorney for the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office (2013 to 2017).

Whiting earned a bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University in 2007. He then completed a J.D. at the University of Kansas School of Law in 2010.

After graduating from law school, Whiting relocated to Oregon. He entered into private practice at Glenn, Reeder, Gassner & Whiting in Madras, handling family, real estate, business, and criminal defense matters.

His memberships have included the Crook County Local Public Safety Coordinating Council, the Crook County Foundation, and the Kiwanis Club.

Raised in Camas, Washington, Whiting attended Camas High School. He was a resident of Prineville, Oregon, at the time of his appointment.