Court & Justice
Siletz Tribal Court
PO Box 549
Siletz OR 97380
(800) 922-1399 ext. 1228 or 1218
(541) 444-8228
(541) 444-8270 Fax
Tribal Court Mission Statement
To protect the rights of the Tribe and its members; to enforce obligations and law while maintaining the sovereignty of the Siletz Tribe as an Indian Nation.
The Siletz Tribal Court is comprised of one Chief Judge, two Appellate Judges, one District Court Judge, one Gaming Court Judge, one Community Court Judge, one full-time Court Administrator and one half-time Deputy Court Administrator. Tribal Council appoints Judges to the Tribal Court and this branch of Government. This authority includes, but is not limited to, the power to review and overturn Tribal legislative and executive actions for violations of this Constitution or of the Federal Indian Civil Rights Act of 1968. Currently included are limited judicial services for family, juvenile, employment, gaming, torts, and other matters that fall within the current tribal ordinances.
Tribal Spokesperson
Tribal Spokespersons
Following is a list of spokespersons that are current members of the Siletz Tribal Court Bar.
Please note that any fees charged are between spokesperson and client; Tribal Court has nothing to do with any fee agreement.
Tribal Members
To reach any of the spokespersons listed below, please contact Tribal Court (541) 444-8228 or (800) 922-1399 ext. 1228 or 1218
Leave your name, reason for requesting a spokesperson, your phone number and mailing address
- Ellis, Kelley, non-attorney
- Opperud, Debbie (Lifefeather), non-attorney Public Number: 541-270-0240
- Taylor, Keith, non-attorney
- Viles, Drew, non-attorney
Non-Tribal Members
Henkels, Diane M., Attorney
2630 NW Vaughn #5
Portland, OR 97210
Ph: (541)270-6001
Email: dhenkels@actionnet.net
Hollen, Jeffrey C., Attorney
P.O. Box 1167
Newport, OR 97365
Ph: (541) 574-1630
Fax: (541) 574-1638
Email: jeffh@ouderkirkhollen.com
Diaz, Richard, Attorney
Macpherson, Gintner, & Diaz
PO Box 1270, Newport, OR 97365
Ph: (541) 265-8881
Fax: (541) 265-3571
Email: diaz@mggdlaw.com
Eder, Michele Longo, Attorney
4 SW High Street
P.O. Box 1530 Newport, OR 97365
Ph: (541) 265-3337
Fax: (541) 265-6633
Email: michele@michelelongoeder.com
Larsen, David B., Attorney
Pridgeon & Associates LLC
2604 NE Hwy 101 Ste. A
Lincoln City, OR 97367
Ph: (541) 994-4255
Fax: (541) 994-0285
Website: www.oregoncoastlawyers.com
Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO)
P.O. Box 1970
Newport, OR 97365
Ph: 1-800-222-3884
Ph: (541) 265-5305
Fax: (541) 265-9356
Email: Lincoln@lasoregon.org
Tribal Court Peacemakers
Following is a current list of Peacemakers that have been certified by Tribal Council. For Peacemaker Rules, please refer to the Peacemaker Ordinance.
Appointed in May 2004
- Brown, Lisa E
- Endres, Duane
- Higgins, Helen
- Siniscal, George