Hon. Christopher J. Marshall

Christopher J. Marshall is a judge for Position 5 of the Oregon 4th Judicial District Circuit Court, serving since his election in 2020 with a term ending January 4, 2027. He earned a B.S. in Business Administration and Psychology from Oregon State University in 1981 and a J.D. from Willamette University College of Law in 1985. Marshall began his legal career as a judicial clerk for a U.S. Magistrate Judge in Seattle (1985-1987), then worked as an attorney at Miller Nash (1987-1993). From 1993 until his appointment to the bench, he was an attorney and partner at the Lane Powell law firm. He was elected to the bench outright in the 2020 primary, having previously been re-elected unopposed in 2014. His professional experience spans private practice, judicial clerkship, and judicial service, and he has been recognized for his contributions to Oregon’s judiciary.