Berkeley Lent | |
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| 38th Chief Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court | |
| In office 1982–1983 | |
| Preceded by | Arno H. Denecke |
| Succeeded by | Edwin J. Peterson |
| 78th Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court | |
| In office 1977–1988 | |
| Preceded by | Kenneth J. O'Connell |
| Succeeded by | George Van Hoomissen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 22, 1921 Los Angeles, California |
| Died | November 11, 2007 (aged 86) Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Spouse | Joan Lent |
Berkeley "Bud" Lent (September 22, 1921 – November 11, 2007) was an American politician and jurist in the state of Oregon. He was the 38th Chief Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court, serving from 1982 to 1983. Elected to the court in 1976, Lent remained until 1988. Previously, the native Oregonian also was elected to both branches of the Oregon legislature, including time as the Senate Majority Leader, and was a county circuit court judge. Lent also served as a mediator and senior judge in Oregon.[1]