Judge Amanda R. Benjamin: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Appointed By: Gov. Katherine Brown

Biography

The Hon. Amanda R. Benjamin is a judge for the 17th Judicial District Circuit Court of Oregon. She was appointed to the bench by former Governor Kate Brown on May 5, 2021, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Thomas O. Branford.


The 17th Judicial District encompasses Lincoln County. Over the course of her judicial career, Benjamin played an instrumental role in the formation of the county’s mental health treatment court.


Prior to her appointment, Benjamin was a hearings referee and a judge pro tempore for the 17th Judicial District Circuit Court, a position to which she was named in 2019. Before that, she spent time as a deputy district attorney for the Lincoln County District Attorney’s Office.


Benjamin earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina. She then completed a J.D. at the University of Tennessee College of Law.


After graduating from law school, Benjamin entered into private practice, working in Medford and Newport. She supplemented her practice with service as a child protective services worker for the Lincoln County Department of Human Services.


Her memberships have included the Oregon Judicial Engagement & Leadership Institute, the Lincoln County Juvenile Model Court Team, and the Oregon Judicial Department’s Behavioral Health Advisory Committee. She has also been involved with My Sister’s Place and the Children’s Advocacy Center.

Recent Cases by Hon. Amanda R. Benjamin

On March 15, 2024 a petition custody/support/visitation case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lincoln County. Judge Amanda R. Benjamin presiding.

Filed

Mar 15, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Amanda R. Benjamin Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Amanda R. Benjamin

Court

Lincoln County

County

Lincoln County, OR

Category

Petition Custody/Support/Visitation

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Custody,Visitation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 22, 2024

On December 19, 2023 a petition custody/support/visitation case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lincoln County. Judge Amanda R. Benjamin presiding.

Filed

Dec 19, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Amanda R. Benjamin Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Amanda R. Benjamin

Court

Lincoln County

County

Lincoln County, OR

Category

Petition Custody/Support/Visitation

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Custody,Visitation

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 24, 2024

On December 11, 2023 a procedural matters - general case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lincoln County. Judge Benjamin, Amanda R. presiding.

Filed

Dec 11, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Benjamin, Amanda R. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Benjamin, Amanda R.

Court

Lincoln County

County

Lincoln County, OR

Category

Procedural Matters - General

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 19, 2024

On December 7, 2023 a landlord/tenant - residential eviction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lincoln County. Judge Amanda R. Benjamin presiding.

Filed

Dec 07, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Amanda R. Benjamin Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Amanda R. Benjamin

Court

Lincoln County

County

Lincoln County, OR

Category

Landlord/Tenant - Residential Eviction

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Landlord-Tenant

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 11, 2024

On November 30, 2023 a landlord/tenant - residential or return of personal property case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lincoln County. Judge Amanda R. Benjamin presiding.

Filed

Nov 30, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Amanda R. Benjamin Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Amanda R. Benjamin

Court

Lincoln County

County

Lincoln County, OR

Category

Landlord/Tenant - Residential or Return of Personal Property

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Landlord-Tenant

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 29, 2024

On November 29, 2023 a property - general case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lincoln County. Judge Amanda R. Benjamin presiding.

Filed

Nov 29, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Amanda R. Benjamin Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Amanda R. Benjamin

Court

Lincoln County

County

Lincoln County, OR

Category

Property - General

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 29, 2024

On October 24, 2023 a tort - general case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lincoln County. Judge Amanda R. Benjamin presiding.

Filed

Oct 24, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Amanda R. Benjamin Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Amanda R. Benjamin

Court

Lincoln County

County

Lincoln County, OR

Category

Tort - General

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 13, 2024

On September 1, 2023 a petition custody/support/visitation case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lincoln County. Judge Amanda R. Benjamin presiding.

Filed

Sep 01, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Amanda R. Benjamin Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Amanda R. Benjamin

Court

Lincoln County

County

Lincoln County, OR

Category

Petition Custody/Support/Visitation

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Custody,Visitation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 02, 2024

On July 12, 2023 a landlord/tenant - residential or return of personal property case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lincoln County. Judge Amanda R. Benjamin presiding.

Filed

Jul 12, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Amanda R. Benjamin Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Amanda R. Benjamin

Court

Lincoln County

County

Lincoln County, OR

Category

Landlord/Tenant - Residential or Return of Personal Property

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Landlord-Tenant

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 29, 2024

On July 5, 2023 an injunctive relief case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lincoln County. Judge Amanda R. Benjamin presiding.

Filed

Jul 05, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Amanda R. Benjamin Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Amanda R. Benjamin

Court

Lincoln County

County

Lincoln County, OR

Category

Injunctive Relief

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 29, 2024

On June 26, 2023 a landlord/tenant - residential or return of personal property case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lincoln County. Judge Amanda R. Benjamin presiding.

Filed

Jun 26, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Amanda R. Benjamin Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Amanda R. Benjamin

Court

Lincoln County

County

Lincoln County, OR

Category

Landlord/Tenant - Residential or Return of Personal Property

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Landlord-Tenant

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 12, 2023

On June 16, 2023 a tort - general case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lincoln County. Judge Amanda R. Benjamin presiding.

Filed

Jun 16, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Amanda R. Benjamin Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Amanda R. Benjamin

Court

Lincoln County

County

Lincoln County, OR

Category

Tort - General

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 29, 2024

On June 1, 2023 a dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lincoln County. Judge Amanda R. Benjamin presiding.

Filed

Jun 01, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Amanda R. Benjamin Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Amanda R. Benjamin

Court

Lincoln County

County

Lincoln County, OR

Category

Dissolution

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 29, 2024

On May 30, 2023 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lincoln County. Judge Amanda R. Benjamin presiding.

Filed

May 30, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Amanda R. Benjamin Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Amanda R. Benjamin

Court

Lincoln County

County

Lincoln County, OR

Category

Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 27, 2024

On May 16, 2023 a dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lincoln County. Judge Amanda R. Benjamin presiding.

Filed

May 16, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Amanda R. Benjamin Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Amanda R. Benjamin

Court

Lincoln County

County

Lincoln County, OR

Category

Dissolution

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 06, 2024

On April 26, 2023 a petition custody/support/visitation case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lincoln County. Judge Amanda R. Benjamin presiding.

Filed

Apr 26, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Amanda R. Benjamin Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Amanda R. Benjamin

Court

Lincoln County

County

Lincoln County, OR

Category

Petition Custody/Support/Visitation

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Custody,Visitation

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 12, 2023

On April 18, 2023 a tort - general case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lincoln County. Judge Amanda R. Benjamin presiding.

Filed

Apr 18, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Amanda R. Benjamin Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Amanda R. Benjamin

Court

Lincoln County

County

Lincoln County, OR

Category

Tort - General

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 29, 2024

On April 16, 2023 a tort - general case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lincoln County. Judge Amanda R. Benjamin presiding.

Filed

Apr 16, 2023

Status

Reinstated

Judge

Hon. Amanda R. Benjamin Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Amanda R. Benjamin

Court

Lincoln County

County

Lincoln County, OR

Category

Tort - General

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 03, 2024

On March 28, 2023 a dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lincoln County. Judge Amanda R. Benjamin presiding.

Filed

Mar 28, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Amanda R. Benjamin Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Amanda R. Benjamin

Court

Lincoln County

County

Lincoln County, OR

Category

Dissolution

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 12, 2023

On March 27, 2023 a tort - general case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lincoln County. Judge Amanda R. Benjamin presiding.

Filed

Mar 27, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Amanda R. Benjamin Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Amanda R. Benjamin

Court

Lincoln County

County

Lincoln County, OR

Category

Tort - General

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 22, 2024

On March 20, 2023 a dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lincoln County. Judge Amanda R. Benjamin presiding.

Filed

Mar 20, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Amanda R. Benjamin Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Amanda R. Benjamin

Court

Lincoln County

County

Lincoln County, OR

Category

Dissolution

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 12, 2023

On March 3, 2023 a tort - general case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lincoln County. Judge Amanda R. Benjamin presiding.

Filed

Mar 03, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Amanda R. Benjamin Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Amanda R. Benjamin

Court

Lincoln County

County

Lincoln County, OR

Category

Tort - General

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 29, 2024

On February 3, 2023 a tort - general case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lincoln County. Judge Amanda R. Benjamin presiding.

Filed

Feb 03, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Amanda R. Benjamin Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Amanda R. Benjamin

Court

Lincoln County

County

Lincoln County, OR

Category

Tort - General

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 01, 2024

On January 19, 2023 a tort - general case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lincoln County. Judge Amanda R. Benjamin presiding.

Filed

Jan 19, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Amanda R. Benjamin Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Amanda R. Benjamin

Court

Lincoln County

County

Lincoln County, OR

Category

Tort - General

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 11, 2023

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