Welcome to the U.S. District Court
for the District of Oregon
The District covers the State of Oregon, with courthouses in Portland, Eugene, Medford, and Pendleton. The Court handles an average annual civil caseload of 2,400 pending civil cases, and a criminal caseload involving an average of 1,100 defendants per year. In addition, the Court is home to Reentry Court programs in Eugene and Portland.
We believe that there are many routes to justice, and our goal is to map them all. Whether we are trying cases, facilitating alternative resolutions to disputes, or collaborating with Federal, state and local government services to craft a comprehensive solution to a District-wide problem, our role as a Court is to provide equal and consistent access to justice.
Information on our website is loosely organized into the types of people who arrive at court; we have sections for attorneys, jurors, educators, and the community at large.
Other Courts and Related Agencies
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court - District of Oregon
- County Courts
- U.S. Probation and Pre-Trial Services
- Federal Public Defender
- United States Attorney
- Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Oregon handles all bankruptcy matters. The Bankruptcy Court's website has directions to its courthouses and information for individuals, companies and attorneys.
The Multnomah County Courthouse is located across the park from the Hatfield Courthouse in Portland. If you have a summons, trial, or other proceeding in "Circuit Court" for any county in Oregon, you will need to refer to the Oregon state court website for more information. Read More
The U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services System carries out probation and pretrial services functions in the U.S. District courts. Through its officers and other employees, the system works to make the criminal justice process effective and the public safe.
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United States Attorneys conduct most of the trial work in which the United States is a party. More information on the U.S. Attorney's Office can be found on their 
Appeals from Opinions and Orders of the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon are heard by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. For more information about the Ninth Circuit, visit their -
Judge Michael J. McShane is the District's Newest Article III Judge +
On May 20, 2013, the Senate confirmed the nomination of Multnomah County Circuit Court Judge Michael J. McShane as a United States District Judge for the District of Oregon. Judge McShane will fill the seat vacated by Judge Michael R. Hogan. Judge McShane's career includes a long history of service: he has served on the bench for the Multnomah County Circuit Court since 1997, and, prior to that, he served in the Portland Metropolitan Public Defender's office. Read More -
Amendment to the Schedule of Fees for the District of Oregon +
Effective May 1, 2013, the filing fee for a new civil case (complaint, notice of removal, or prisoner civil rights complaint) will increase from $350 to $400. An updated Schedule of Fees is available here. Read More -
New Local Rules of Civil Procedure to take effect March 1, 2013 +
Pursuant to Standing Order 2013-1, new Local Rules of Civil Procedure for the District of Oregon will take effect March 1, 2013. Read More
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Courthouses
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