Hafez Daraee at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Oregon · State
- Judicial service
- Active
- Term and retention
- Current term ends January 6, 2031
Hafez Daraee
Judge · Washington County Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- Joined the Washington County Circuit Court to fill the vacancy left by the retirement of Judge Beth L. Roberts, with the appointment effective immediately as of January 4, 2026
- In 2012, he co-founded the Luby/Daraee Law Group in Lake Oswego with law partner Kevin Luby, where he practiced until his judicial appointment
Education
- Bachelor’s degree from the University of Oregon and his law degree from Lewis and Clark Law School.
Additional information
- Rivergrove City Council from 1997 to 2006 and as mayor from 2006 to 2008.
- Beyond his legal career, Daraee has a long history of public service.
- His appointment strengthens the Washington County bench, ensuring experienced and dedicated judicial oversight for the local community
- He has been a member of the Oregon State Bar for 31 years and has extensive experience as a civil litigator in small and mid-sized law firms.
- Hafez Daraee brings a combination of legal expertise, leadership experience, and community involvement to his role as a circuit court judge.
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Recording and broadcasting
Statewide
Oregon OJD guidance under UTCR 3.180 requires advance permission from the judge or court designee before electronic notes, courtroom recording, or electronic transmission from the courtroom.
you need advance permission from the judge or court designee before youOregon Judicial Department: Media Coverage at the Courts ↗
Statewide
Oregon OJD guidance lists proceedings and materials where recording is not allowed, including juvenile cases, many family-law cases, voir dire, private conversations, jurors, and recesses.
Recording is never allowed forOregon Judicial Department: Media Coverage at the Courts ↗
Remote appearances
Statewide
Oregon OJD states that remote hearings use Webex and that the court provides case participants with the link to join the hearing.
The court uses Webex to host these remote hearings and will provide case participants with the link to join the hearing.Oregon Judicial Department: Remote Hearings ↗
Statewide
Oregon OJD explains that eligible remote hearings may be live-streamed for public viewing through Webex Events, subject to limitations and court access instructions.
If the remote hearing is eligible for public viewing, it will be live-streamed through Webex EventsOregon Judicial Department: Remote Hearings ↗
Livestream Access
Statewide
Oregon OJD publishes live stream access instructions and states that live streaming begins shortly before scheduled proceedings.
Live streaming of proceedings begins approximately five minutes before the scheduled proceeding time.Oregon Judicial Department: Live Stream Proceedings ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Oregon Judicial Department: Media Coverage at the Courts
Washington County Circuit Court
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Oregon Judicial Department official judicial roster
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View Oregon Judicial Department: Media Coverage at the Courts ↗Oregon Judicial Department: Remote Hearings
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View Oregon Judicial Department: Live Stream Proceedings ↗