Mercedes Deiz

Mercedes Deiz (December 13, 1917 – October 5, 2005) was an American lawyer. She became the first black woman to practice law in Oregon, and was also the first black woman to serve as a district court judge and the first to be elected as a county circuit court judge.

Mercedes Deiz

Mercedes Deiz (December 13, 1917 – October 5, 2005) was an American lawyer. She became the first black woman to practice law in Oregon, and was also the first black woman to serve as a district court judge and the first to be elected as a county circuit court judge.