Hon. Michael T. Clarke

Michael T. Clarke is a judge of the Columbia County Circuit Court in Oregon, appointed in 2022. He earned a bachelor's degree in business from the University of Oregon in 2001 and a J.D. from the University of San Francisco in 2004. Prior to his judicial appointment, Clarke opened his own legal practice in 2007 and, in 2013, partnered with Philip Griffin to establish ClarkeGriffin LLC. His career reflects a blend of private practice and public service within the Oregon judiciary.