Judge Eric E. Butterfield: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

20th Judicial District Circuit Court of Oregon, Department Room 102C

Appointed By: Gov. Theodore R. Kulongoski

Biography

The Hon. Eric E. Butterfield is a judge for the 20th Judicial District Circuit Court in Oregon. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Ted Kulongoski in 2010, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Mark Gardner.

The 20th Judicial District encompasses Washington County.

Prior to his appointment, Butterfield was the Chief Attorney for the Metropolitan Public Defender’s Office in Hillsboro, a position to which he was named in 1998. Before that, he spent time as an assistant public defender at the Office of the Federal Public Defender for the District of Guam (1997) and a trial attorney at Baumann & Hull in Guam (1993 to 1996).

Butterfield earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Washington in 1988. He then completed a J.D. at Willamette University College of Law in 1991.

After graduating from law school, Butterfield entered into private practice, working as an associate at the Law Office of Mark DeLapp.

Raised in Seattle, Washington, Butterfield attended Roosevelt High School. He is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps Reserve, having been deployed to Saudi Arabia and Kuwait during the first Gulf War.

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Braulio A Avila vs Maria Fernanda Lugo

On October 22, 2026 a petition custody/support/visitation case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washington County. Judge Eric E. Butterfield presiding.

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Evelyn Hope Olivares-Braaten vs Anthony William Braaten

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Natalie Chavez-Reyes vs Luis Alberto Morales

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Ashley Rose Balt vs David Dwyane Quince

On October 1, 2026 a petition custody/support/visitation case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washington County. Judge Eric E. Butterfield presiding.

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Amy Jeanne Husmann vs Michael David Husmann

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State of Arizona vs Tawshawn Cheatham

On August 28, 2026 a document recording - civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washington County. Judge Eric E. Butterfield presiding.

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Jordan Ali Lundstrom vs Sarah Indigo Munoz

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Cheyenne M Webb vs Robert M Doyle

On August 4, 2026 a petition custody/support/visitation case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washington County. Judge Eric E. Butterfield presiding.

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Aug 04, 2026

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Cesar Eduardo Perez vs Monica Dawn Walker

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Linne Linder vs John Gorsuch, III

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Jul 31, 2026

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Kenneth E Smith vs Jessica L Smith

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Bridget Renae Shumaker, Co-Petitioner vs Kenneth Kelsay, Co-Petitioner

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Matthew L. Van Wie vs Celestial E. Van Wie

On July 29, 2026 a separation case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washington County. Judge Eric E. Butterfield presiding.

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Jul 29, 2026

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Separation

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Aug 07, 2026

Nathan L. Early vs Theresa A. Early, Co-Petition

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Jul 28, 2026

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In the Matter of: Leon Vincent Gideon Miner

On July 27, 2026 an identity record case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washington County. Judge Eric E. Butterfield presiding.

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Jul 27, 2026

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Brittney Nichole Pulliam vs Cameron Bradley Pulliam, Co-petitioner

On July 23, 2026 a dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washington County. Judge Eric E. Butterfield presiding.

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Jul 23, 2026

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Amy Scurry, Co-Petitioner vs Adam Scurry, Co-Petitioner

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Jul 23, 2026

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Stephen Michael Provancher vs Candice Aisha Marie Ratzell

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Anh Le Quynh Tran vs Kelvin Dewei Huynh, Co-Petitioner

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Guadalupe V Gamez vs Rodolfo Arce Olvera, Co-petitioner

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Jul 17, 2026

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Rachel Ann Jimenez vs Christopher Michael Jimenez

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Tiffany Ann Studd vs Michael Troy Rondema

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Jul 17, 2026

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About

Eric E. Butterfield
Current Appointment 20th Judicial District Circuit Court of Oregon, Department Room 102C	20th Judicial District Circuit Court of Oregon, Department Room 102C
Election/Appointment 2010 - Re-election 2016 - Re-election	2010 - Re-election 2016 - Re-election
Education J.D., Willamette University College of Law - 1991 Bachelor's degree, University of Washington - 1988	J.D., Willamette University College of Law - 1991 Bachelor's degree, University of Washington - 1988

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	OR - 20th Judicial District Circuit Court of Oregon
Clerk phone:	+1 (503) 846-8888, ext. 55047

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judge	20th Judicial District Circuit Court of Oregon	Washington County, Oregon
Chief Attorney	Office of the Metropolitan Public Defender	Washington County, Oregon
Assistant Federal Public Defender	Office of the Federal Public Defender for the District of Guam	Mongmong, Guam
Trial Attorney	Baumann & Hull	Agana, Guam
Associate	Law Office of Mark DeLapp	None