Judge Patricia Crain: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

The Hon. Patricia Crain (Ret.) served as a judge for the 1st Judicial District Circuit Court of Oregon. Crain was appointed to the bench by former Governor John Kitzhaber in 1997. She retired on August 31, 2018.

The 1st Judicial District encompasses Jackson County. Over the course of her judicial career, Crain helped pioneer the county’s local drug treatment courts.

Crain earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Oregon in 1969. She then completed a J.D. at the University of Oregon School of Law in 1977. She is admitted to practice in Oregon (1977) and the United States District Court for the District of Oregon (1977).

After graduating from law school, Crain entered into private practice. She worked in that capacity until her appointment to the bench.

Her memberships have included the Board of the Medford Water Commission (1985 to 1997).

She attended Phoenix High School.