R. William Riggs

Richard William Riggs
94th Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court
In office
1998–2006
Appointed byJohn Kitzhaber
Preceded bySusan P. Graber
Succeeded byMartha Lee Walters
Judge of the Oregon Court of Appeals
In office
1988–1998
Appointed byNeil Goldschmidt
Preceded byGeorge Van Hoomissen
John C. Warden
Succeeded byRives Kistler
Personal details
BornNovember 21, 1938
Hinsdale, Illinois
DiedApril 23, 2022(2022-04-23) (aged 83)
Children2
ResidenceWilsonville, Oregon
EducationPortland State University (BS)
University of Oregon (JD)
Military service
Branch/service United States Navy
Years of service1961–1992
RankCaptain

Richard William Riggs (November 21, 1938 – April 23, 2022) was an American attorney and jurist who served as the 94th justice of the Oregon Supreme Court from 1998 to 2006.