State of Oregon

02/11/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/11/2026 17:00

Governor Kotek Appoints Judge to the Klamath County Circuit Court

Governor Kotek Appoints Judge to the Klamath County Circuit Court

Salem, OR - Governor Tina Kotek announced today that she will appoint Sarah K. Dougherty to the Klamath County Circuit Court. Ms. Dougherty will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Alycia Edgeworth Kersey. Her appointment is effective immediately.

Sarah Dougherty is a native Oregonian who earned her juris doctorate degree from the University of Oregon. She is an experienced criminal defense attorney who has practiced both on the prosecution and defense side in Klamath County.

A photograph of Ms. Dougherty can be found here.

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