Multnomah County Court

County Resources

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Most court proceedings are held at the Multnomah County Courthouse in Portland, Oregon. The first courthouse was constructed in 1866. A north wing was added in 1885, along with a south wing in 1889. A new courthouse was built in 1914 at the same location.

Multnomah County Courthouse
1200 SW 1st Ave
Portland, OR 97204
971-274-0500

Justice Center
Third Floor
1120 SW Third Avenue
Portland, OR 97204
971-274-0750

Juvenile Justice Center
1401 NE 68th Avenue
Portland, OR 97213
971-274-0800

East County Courthouse
18480 SE Stark Street
Portland, OR 97233
971-274-0700

United States District Court
District of Oregon
Portland Division
Mark O. Hatfield U.S. Courthouse
1000 S.W. Third Ave.
Portland, OR 97204

Trial Court Administrator

Multnomah County does not have a Clerk of Courts or similar position that is elected. It has a Trial Court Administrator, who is appointed by the presiding judge of the judicial district. The Trial Court Administrator is responsible for recording all proceedings by the court, keeping and using the seal of the court, and maintaining all records and documents that pertain to the court.

The Trial Court Administrator attends court proceedings, administers oaths, and receive the verdict.
Barbara Marcille
Trial Court Administrator
Multnomah County Circuit Court
1200 SW 1st Ave
Portland, OR 97204
971-274-0504

District Court

Multnomah County is part of the District of Oregon for the United States District Court. The Portland Division includes Multnomah, Clatsop, Clackamas, Hood River, Columbia, Jefferson, Polk, Wasco, Tillamook, Yamhill, and Washington Counties.

The Chief US District Court Judge is Judge Michael J. McShane, and the Clerk of Court is Melissa Aubin.

Circuit Court

Circuit Courts are the courts of general jurisdiction in Oregon. Multnomah County is in the Fourth Judicial Circuit. There are a total of 27 judicial districts.

Family Court

Cases heard in Family Court most commonly involve separations and divorces. This includes legal separations, divorces and annulments, determining parentage, child custody and visitation, child support, parental rights, spousal support, and orders of protection.

Probate Court

The Probate Court largely deals with cases involving wills and estates. However, the Probate Court also has jurisdiction over guardianships and conservatorships.

Juvenile Court

Juvenile Court hears cases involving persons under 18 who have committed crimes and cases involving dependent, neglected, and abused children. Juvenile Court also has jurisdiction over cases that involve paternity and non-support, which contribute to the delinquency of minors.

Treatment Court

START (Success Through Accountability, Restitution and Treatment) is a specialty court that offers help to repeat offenders who need substance abuse treatment. Drug treatment programs, regular court appearances, random drug/alcohol testing, and collaboration with other community resources are all part of this program.