Judge James C. Edmonds: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

3rd Judicial District Circuit Court of Oregon, Department 6, Courtroom 2D

Appointed By: Gov. Katherine Brown

Biography

Hon. James C. Edmonds is a judge for the 3rd Judicial District Circuit Court of Oregon in Marion County. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Kate Brown on February 23, 2021, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Mary James (Ret.).

Prior to his appointment, Edmonds presided as a pro tem judge in Truancy Court (2008 to 2016) and was the managing partner at Fetherston Edmonds LLP in Salem (2008 to 2021). He first joined the firm, then Clark, Marsh, Lindauer & McClinton, in 1986. Edmonds handled professional negligence litigation and product liability defense.

He also taught as an adjunct professor at Willamette University.

Edmonds received a B.A. from the University of Oregon in 1982. He went on to complete a J.D. at George Washington University Law School in 1986.

He was admitted to practice in Oregon (1986), the United States District Court for the District of Oregon, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

Edmonds was a member of the United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley Board of Directors and sat on the board at the Salem Multicultural Institute. He also spent almost twenty years as a youth basketball coach.

Edmonds was born and raised in Marion County, where he attended South Salem High School. He and his wife have four children. In his free time, Edmonds enjoys hiking, skiing, and golf.

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NewSun Energy LLC vs Oregon Public Utility Commission

On October 19, 2026 review - government actions case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge James C. Edmonds presiding.

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Oct 19, 2026

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Review - Government Actions

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Administrative

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Oct 22, 2026

Vinh Dang Le vs Stephen Winston Wood

On October 19, 2026 a tort - general case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge James C. Edmonds presiding.

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Oct 19, 2026

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Tort - General

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Torts

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General Torts

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Oct 22, 2026

ASHLEY MOORE vs HUMBERTO ESQUEDA

On October 8, 2026 a petition custody/support/visitation case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge James C. Edmonds presiding.

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Oct 08, 2026

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Petition Custody/Support/Visitation

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Family

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Oct 09, 2026

Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. vs Marschal L. Molina, Jordan Alexander Jacobus-Sewell, Amanda Jean Niece, The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, All Others

On October 6, 2026 a property - foreclosure case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge James C. Edmonds presiding.

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Oct 06, 2026

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Property - Foreclosure

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Property

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Foreclosure

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Oct 13, 2026

Joseph Akawung vs Mitchell Mann Jr.

On October 6, 2026 a tort - general case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge James C. Edmonds presiding.

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Oct 06, 2026

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Tort - General

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Oct 13, 2026

Estate of Saidi Kamila Acevedo Gonzalez vs Maria Juan Matias

On October 5, 2026 a tort - wrongful death case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge James C. Edmonds presiding.

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Oct 05, 2026

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Tort - Wrongful Death

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Torts

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General Torts

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Oct 12, 2026

Nicholas Cunningham vs Oregon Department of Human Services

On September 28, 2026 review - government actions case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge James C. Edmonds presiding.

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Sep 28, 2026

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Review - Government Actions

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Administrative

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Agency Action

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Sep 28, 2026

John Inglis vs NWPPM LLC, Madelyn Ave. Townhouses, LLC

On September 24, 2026 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge James C. Edmonds presiding.

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Sep 24, 2026

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Contract

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Sep 24, 2026

Cindy Biede vs Theron Phillips

On September 21, 2026 a tort - general case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge James C. Edmonds presiding.

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Sep 21, 2026

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Tort - General

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Torts

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Oct 16, 2026

Mary Kazor vs David E. Carter

On September 21, 2026 a tort - general case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge James C. Edmonds presiding.

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Sep 21, 2026

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Sep 22, 2026

Kaitlyn Lowe vs Jesus Cortez

On September 14, 2026 a petition custody/support/visitation case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge James C. Edmonds presiding.

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Sep 14, 2026

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Petition Custody/Support/Visitation

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Family

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Custody,Visitation

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Sep 16, 2026

Jordan Schweiger, Good Well Construction, Inc. vs Andrew D. Fields, James K. Fields, Hayesville Properties LLC

On September 1, 2026 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge James C. Edmonds presiding.

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Sep 01, 2026

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Contract

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Sep 03, 2026

Merchants Credit Corporation, vs Timothy R. McGrath

On August 31, 2026 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge James C. Edmonds presiding.

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Aug 31, 2026

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Sep 03, 2026

Marquis Hot Tubs LLC vs Delaware Hot Tub Company, Brandon Nicolas Butler

On August 28, 2026 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge James C. Edmonds presiding.

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Aug 28, 2026

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Sep 03, 2026

Amanda Marie Cayetano vs Salem Housing Authority

On August 27, 2026 a landlord/tenant - appeal from justice court case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge James C. Edmonds presiding.

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Aug 27, 2026

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Landlord/Tenant - Appeal from Justice Court

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Property

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Sep 24, 2026

Balvina Morales vs John Tat

On August 26, 2026 a tort - general case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge James C. Edmonds presiding.

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Aug 26, 2026

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Sep 02, 2026

Tiffany Keltz vs HCSG West LLC, Healthcare Services Group, Inc., Keizer Campus Operations, LLC

On August 19, 2026 a tort - general case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge James C. Edmonds presiding.

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Aug 19, 2026

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Aug 30, 2026

Jessica Van Horn vs All Weather Construction, Inc.

On August 19, 2026 a tort - general case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge James C. Edmonds presiding.

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Aug 19, 2026

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Aug 30, 2026

In the Matter of: Bill K. Chapman, Jr.

On August 17, 2026 adult protective proceedings case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge James C. Edmonds presiding.

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Aug 17, 2026

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Adult Protective Proceedings

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Probate

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Guardianship,Conservatorship

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Sep 29, 2026

Katrina Smith vs Timothy Smith

On August 14, 2026 a dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge James C. Edmonds presiding.

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Aug 14, 2026

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Dissolution

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Oct 14, 2026

Jose Angel Bravo vs Christopher Garza

On August 14, 2026 a tort - general case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge James C. Edmonds presiding.

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Aug 14, 2026

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Tort - General

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General Torts

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Aug 28, 2026

Christian Austin Rozier vs Noelle Renee Godwin

On August 13, 2026 a tort - general case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge James C. Edmonds presiding.

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Aug 13, 2026

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Aug 28, 2026

Jill Bonney vs Jerald Roger Buthman

On August 13, 2026 a tort - general case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge James C. Edmonds presiding.

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Aug 13, 2026

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Aug 27, 2026

BRIAN J WEINHOLD vs. Paige Clarkson

On August 10, 2026 a procedural matters - general case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge James C. Edmonds presiding.

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Aug 10, 2026

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Aug 26, 2026

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About

James C. Edmonds
Current Appointment 3rd Judicial District Circuit Court of Oregon, Department 6, Courtroom 2D	3rd Judicial District Circuit Court of Oregon, Department 6, Courtroom 2D
Election/Appointment 2022 - Re-elected	2022 - Re-elected
Education J.D., George Washington University Law School - 1986 B.A., University of Oregon - 1982	J.D., George Washington University Law School - 1986 B.A., University of Oregon - 1982

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	OR - 3rd Judicial District Circuit Court of Oregon
Clerk phone:	+1 (503) 373-4303
Fax:	+1 (503) 373-4305

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judge	3rd Judicial District Circuit Court of Oregon	Marion County, Oregon
Managing Partner	Fetherston Edmonds LLP	Marion County, Oregon
Pro Tem Judge	Truancy Court	None
Attorney	Clark, Marsh, Lindauer & McClinton	Marion County, Oregon