Judge Erin A. Fennerty: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

2nd Judicial District Circuit Court of Oregon,

Appointed By: Gov. Katherine Brown

Biography

The Hon. Erin A. Fennerty is a judge for the 2nd Judicial District Circuit Court of Oregon. She was appointed to the bench by former Governor Kate Brown on September 8, 2021.

The 2nd Judicial District encompasses Lane County.

Prior to her appointment, Fennerty worked as an attorney at Luvaas Cobb, a law firm she joined in 2008. During her tenure there, she represented school districts, municipal utilities, and other clients with general civil litigation matters. She also handled domestic relations and family law cases, rising through the ranks to become a shareholder in 2015.

Fennerty earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Utah in 2001. She spent the next several years working as a legal assistant at Siciliano Ellis (2003 to 2005) and a paralegal at Bean, Kinney & Korman (2005 to 2006) before completing a J.D. at George Mason University, Antonin Scalia Law School in 2007.

She is admitted to practice in Oregon (2008), the United States District Court for the District of Oregon, and the United States Tax Court.

Her memberships have included the Oregon State Bar, the Lane County Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and Oregon Women Lawyers. She also taught at Northwest Christian University, and she has been involved with the Board of the Eugene Concert Choir and the Board of Womenspace.

Born in Alaska, Fennerty was raised in Astoria, Oregon. She and her husband, Erik, have four children. Erik is an operations project manager for the United States Army Corps of Engineers. When not presiding over legal proceedings, Fennerty enjoys long-distance hiking, backpacking, and camping. She is also an avid runner, having completed both the Marine Corp. Marathon and the Eugene Marathon.

Recent Cases by Hon. Erin A. Fennerty

Jacari R Hicks vs Beautifull S Sueing

On October 16, 2026 a petition custody/support/visitation case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lane County. Judge Erin A. Fennerty presiding.

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Oct 16, 2026

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Lane County, OR

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Petition Custody/Support/Visitation

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Family

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Custody,Visitation

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Oct 17, 2026

Brianna Waleke vs Steven Mapes

On August 28, 2026 a dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lane County. Judge Erin A. Fennerty presiding.

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Aug 28, 2026

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Lane County, OR

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Dissolution

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Aug 30, 2026

Taylor Saukko vs Marissa Saukko

On August 10, 2026 a dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lane County. Judge Erin A. Fennerty presiding.

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Aug 10, 2026

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Lane County, OR

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Dissolution

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Aug 10, 2026

Sandra Lee Elkins, Co-Petitioner vs Jeffrey Paul Elkins, Co-Petitioner

On August 5, 2026 a dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lane County. Judge Erin A. Fennerty presiding.

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Aug 05, 2026

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Judgment (Other)

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Dissolution

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Aug 06, 2026

Liana Creech vs Michael Creech, Jr

On August 4, 2026 a dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lane County. Judge Erin A. Fennerty presiding.

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Aug 04, 2026

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Judgment (Other)

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Aug 07, 2026

Melanie Roland Marcel Lucas, Co-Petitioner vs Jacob Ray Lucas, Co-Petitioner

On August 4, 2026 a dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lane County. Judge Erin A. Fennerty presiding.

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Aug 04, 2026

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Judgment (Other)

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Aug 07, 2026

Andrea Ornelas Arellano vs Serafin Silva Gonzalez

On July 31, 2026 a dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lane County. Judge Erin A. Fennerty presiding.

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Jul 31, 2026

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Aug 06, 2026

Guenevere Digioia vs Jacob Diagioia-Miller

On July 30, 2026 a dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lane County. Judge Erin A. Fennerty presiding.

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Jul 30, 2026

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Judgment (Other)

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Aug 05, 2026

Sierra V Carbary vs AG Campus Housing, AG Property Management

On July 30, 2026 an injunctive relief case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lane County. Judge Erin A. Fennerty presiding.

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Jul 30, 2026

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Injunctive Relief

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Civil

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Injunctive Action

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Sep 28, 2026

Nathan Neal Rohrback vs Malia H Rohrback

On July 29, 2026 a dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lane County. Judge Erin A. Fennerty presiding.

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Jul 29, 2026

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Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

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Dissolution

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Aug 05, 2026

Drake Andrew Foust vs Daisy Marie Petersen

On July 29, 2026 a petition custody/support/visitation case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lane County. Judge Erin A. Fennerty presiding.

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Jul 29, 2026

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Lane County, OR

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Petition Custody/Support/Visitation

Practice Area

Family

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Custody,Visitation

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Aug 06, 2026

American Express National Bank vs Amber Gannon

On July 23, 2026 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lane County. Judge Erin A. Fennerty presiding.

Filed

Jul 23, 2026

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Dismissal

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Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Aug 18, 2026

Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. vs Ronald W Genereux

On July 20, 2026 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lane County. Judge Erin A. Fennerty presiding.

Filed

Jul 20, 2026

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Dismissal

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Contract

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Aug 16, 2026

Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. vs Tony Joyner

On July 20, 2026 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lane County. Judge Erin A. Fennerty presiding.

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Jul 20, 2026

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Contract

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Sep 28, 2026

Tana Charanne Cooney-Loftin, Co-party vs Sarah Kathleen Cooney-Loftin, Co-party

On July 17, 2026 a dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lane County. Judge Erin A. Fennerty presiding.

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Jul 17, 2026

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Judgment (Other)

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Aug 05, 2026

In the Matter of: Hao Quian Yu

On July 17, 2026 an identity record case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lane County. Judge Erin A. Fennerty presiding.

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Jul 17, 2026

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Identity Record

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Family

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Name Change

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Aug 15, 2026

Megan Louise Lafoca vs Zachary Michael Lafoca

On July 16, 2026 a dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lane County. Judge Erin A. Fennerty presiding.

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Jul 16, 2026

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Judgment (Other)

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Aug 06, 2026

Abraham Ruben Perez, III vs Gordan Griffith

On July 15, 2026 an injunctive relief case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lane County. Judge Erin A. Fennerty presiding.

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Jul 15, 2026

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Injunctive Relief

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Civil

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Injunctive Action

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Aug 13, 2026

Rebecca Hicks, Co-Petitioner vs Cayce Calder, Co-Petitioner

On July 15, 2026 a dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lane County. Judge Erin A. Fennerty presiding.

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Jul 15, 2026

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Judgment (Other)

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Aug 06, 2026

In the Matter of: Iris Lynn Johnson

On July 15, 2026 an identity record case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lane County. Judge Erin A. Fennerty presiding.

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Jul 15, 2026

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Aug 14, 2026

Harry Cooney vs Timothy Gift, Sarah Peterman

On July 14, 2026 a tort - general case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lane County. Judge Erin A. Fennerty presiding.

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Jul 14, 2026

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Tort - General

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Torts

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General Torts

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Aug 13, 2026

In the Matter of: Jimmy Wesley Bitz

On July 14, 2026 an identity record case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lane County. Judge Erin A. Fennerty presiding.

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Jul 14, 2026

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Aug 13, 2026

Hailey Loomis vs Ryan McDaniel

On July 13, 2026 a dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lane County. Judge Erin A. Fennerty presiding.

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Jul 13, 2026

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Judgment (Other)

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Aug 06, 2026

In the Matter of: Jessica Ann Prozinski

On July 10, 2026 an identity record case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lane County. Judge Erin A. Fennerty presiding.

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Jul 10, 2026

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Family

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Name Change

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Aug 13, 2026

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About

Erin A. Fennerty
Current Appointment 2nd Judicial District Circuit Court of Oregon	2nd Judicial District Circuit Court of Oregon
Education Bachelor's degree, University of Utah - 2001 J.D., George Mason University, Antonin Scalia Law School - 2007	Bachelor's degree, University of Utah - 2001 J.D., George Mason University, Antonin Scalia Law School - 2007