Keith Leitz for Circuit Court Judge
Impartial judgment.
Fair process.
Experience that Matters.

Experienced
Every case is unique - you deserve a judge who is prepared for all areas of law.
Impartial
Keith is dedicated to faithfully and independently serving his community as an attorney.
Fair
Keith approaches life in and out of the courtroom with a commitment to fairness and respect for everyone.
Meet Keith
Who is Keith Leitz?
I am a second-generation Central Oregonian. I graduated from Bend High School and married my high school sweetheart the following day.
After high school, I served for 13 years in the Air Force. I returned to Oregon to continue my public service as the County Counsel for Coos County. For the last eight years, I have been representing my community as the Redmond City Attorney.
I spend my free time enjoying life with my older children and loving on my 2 grandchildren that my wife and I adopted.



Experience & qualifications
Why vote for Keith to be your next Judge?
Starting from Oregon Law School in 2008:
Student Defender
Assistant Deputy DA
Judge Advocate General
Special Assistant US Attorney
County Counsel
City Attorney
Judicial approach
Steady where it matters.
I believe Circuit Court Judges have the greatest ability within the justice system to positively impact the people they serve.
Fair process
I will ensure a courtroom where the rules are clear and applied evenly, and every party is heard.
Thoughtful decisions
I will decide each case with careful analysis rooted in the record, the facts, and Oregon law.
Public confidence
I will maintain an environment of professionalism with respect for the bench and everyone appearing before it.
Endorsements
Support for Keith.
Charles Fadely
Deschutes County Justice of the Peace
Patti Adair
Deschutes County Commissioner
Rick Russell
Deschutes County Commissioner Elect
John Nielsen
Redmond City Councilor
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