Judge Jay A. McAlpin: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

2nd Judicial District Circuit Court of Oregon,

Appointed By: Gov. John A. Kitzhaber

Biography

The Hon. Jay A. McAlpin is a judge for the 2nd Judicial District Circuit Court of Oregon. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor John Kitzhaber in 2012, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Mary Ann Bearden.

The 2nd Judicial District encompasses Lane County.

Prior to his appointment, McAlpin was a trial attorney for Zipse, Elkins & Mitchell, a law firm he joined in 2009. During his tenure there, he defended individuals in litigation, including dispositive motions, depositions, arbitrations, mediations, and jury trials.

McAlpin earned a bachelor’s degree from George Washington University in 1999. He then completed a J.D. at Willamette University College of Law in 2003.

After graduating from law school, McAlpin began his legal career as a judicial law clerk to the Hon. Maurice Merten of the 2nd Judicial District Circuit Court. He served in that capacity until 2004, at which time he became a deputy district attorney for the Domestic Violence Team and the Vehicular Homicide Team of the Lane County District Attorney’s Office.

His memberships have included the Lane County Bar Association. He has also performed pro bono work for the Domestic Violence Clinic of Lane County Legal Aid and Advocacy Center as well as the Oregon Crime Victims Law Center.

Recent Cases by Hon. Jay A. McAlpin

Karrie Elaine Ellison vs David Samuel Ellison

On October 16, 2026 a dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lane County. Judge Jay A. McAlpin presiding.

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Oct 16, 2026

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Kalynn Rose Coyle vs Blaine Robert Salyer

On October 15, 2026 a petition custody/support/visitation case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lane County. Judge Jay A. McAlpin presiding.

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Oct 15, 2026

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Petition Custody/Support/Visitation

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Family

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Custody,Visitation

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Oct 20, 2026

Candice Paige Gwin vs Alfred Ivan Butler

On October 12, 2026 a petition custody/support/visitation case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lane County. Judge Jay A. McAlpin presiding.

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Oct 12, 2026

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Family

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Oct 15, 2026

Jennifer Horner vs Marcus Largent

On October 9, 2026 a petition custody/support/visitation case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lane County. Judge Jay A. McAlpin presiding.

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Oct 09, 2026

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Family

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Oct 10, 2026

Adam Etcheverry vs Julie Etcheverry

On October 8, 2026 a dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lane County. Judge Jay A. McAlpin presiding.

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Oct 08, 2026

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Oct 10, 2026

Nadya Hayes vs Leo Moynihan

On October 8, 2026 a dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lane County. Judge Jay A. McAlpin presiding.

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Oct 08, 2026

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Oct 13, 2026

Christopher Donald Mathews, Co-Party Petitioner vs Mary Anne Carter Mathews, Co-Party Petitioner

On October 6, 2026 a dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lane County. Judge Jay A. McAlpin presiding.

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Oct 06, 2026

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Oct 07, 2026

Laveda Robinson vs Zachary Hagan

On October 5, 2026 a dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lane County. Judge Jay A. McAlpin presiding.

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Oct 05, 2026

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Oct 06, 2026

Jolene Marie Ross vs Robert Tyler Ross

On September 29, 2026 a dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lane County. Judge Jay A. McAlpin presiding.

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Sep 29, 2026

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Sep 30, 2026

Abraham Perez, III vs Gordon Griffith, James Purcell

On September 22, 2026 a tort - general case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lane County. Judge Jay A. McAlpin presiding.

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Sep 22, 2026

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Tort - General

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Torts

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General Torts

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Sep 23, 2026

Weerin Silva vs Anthony Charles Culver, Flora Sacha Turnbull

On September 21, 2026 a landlord/tenant - residential eviction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lane County. Judge Jay A. McAlpin presiding.

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Sep 21, 2026

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Landlord/Tenant - Residential Eviction

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Property

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Unlawful Detainer

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Oct 23, 2026

Julie Ann Cowan vs Lisa Gill Hendricks, All Other Occupants

On September 20, 2026 a landlord/tenant - general case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lane County. Judge Jay A. McAlpin presiding.

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Sep 20, 2026

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Landlord/Tenant - General

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Property

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Oct 13, 2026

Bell Real Estate, Inc. vs And all other occupants, Thomas B. Marshall

On September 17, 2026 a landlord/tenant - residential eviction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lane County. Judge Jay A. McAlpin presiding.

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Sep 17, 2026

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Landlord/Tenant - Residential Eviction

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Property

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Unlawful Detainer

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Sep 30, 2026

OR Investing LLC vs David Liston, Erika Nelson, And All Others

On September 17, 2026 a landlord/tenant - residential eviction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lane County. Judge Jay A. McAlpin presiding.

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Sep 17, 2026

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Property

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Unlawful Detainer

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Oct 14, 2026

Chester Scarlett vs. Christopher Parosa

On September 16, 2026 a procedural matters - general case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lane County. Judge Jay A. McAlpin presiding.

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Sep 16, 2026

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Procedural Matters - General

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Sep 23, 2026

Reese N Waller vs Columbia Bank

On September 15, 2026 a tort - general case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lane County. Judge Jay A. McAlpin presiding.

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Sep 15, 2026

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Tort - General

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General Torts

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Sep 19, 2026

Egle R Torres Marquez, Co- Petitioner vs Allen E Pena Rangel, Co- Petitioner

On September 15, 2026 a dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lane County. Judge Jay A. McAlpin presiding.

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Sep 15, 2026

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Sep 16, 2026

Safiya Pouncie vs Angel Green, Angels Daycare Corp.

On September 15, 2026 a tort - general case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lane County. Judge Jay A. McAlpin presiding.

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Sep 15, 2026

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Sep 15, 2026

Amanda Wolberg vs Chase Courtyard

On September 14, 2026 a tort - general case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lane County. Judge Jay A. McAlpin presiding.

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Sep 14, 2026

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Sep 15, 2026

Mary Hern McGreevy vs Gary Giarretto, David Giarretto, Alessandra Cerroni, Sean Giarretto, Julia Hern-Fondation

On September 14, 2026 a tort - general case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lane County. Judge Jay A. McAlpin presiding.

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Sep 14, 2026

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Sep 18, 2026

Cascade Management, Inc.,Oak Manor Apartments Limited Partnership vs Sandra Farris, And all other occupants

On September 14, 2026 a landlord/tenant - residential eviction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lane County. Judge Jay A. McAlpin presiding.

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Sep 14, 2026

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Property

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Sep 30, 2026

Jennings Group, Incorporated vs Casey Myers, All Others

On September 14, 2026 a landlord/tenant - residential eviction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lane County. Judge Jay A. McAlpin presiding.

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Sep 14, 2026

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Property

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Unlawful Detainer

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Sep 24, 2026

Eugene Mobile Village, LLC vs And all other occupants, Richard Casavan

On September 14, 2026 a landlord/tenant - residential eviction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lane County. Judge Jay A. McAlpin presiding.

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Sep 14, 2026

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Landlord/Tenant - Residential Eviction

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Property

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Unlawful Detainer

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Sep 30, 2026

Elsie M. Rochna Living Trust U/T/D 09/01/10 and Travis Parker, as Trustee vs Heather McDowell, All Other Occupants

On September 14, 2026 a landlord/tenant - general case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lane County. Judge Jay A. McAlpin presiding.

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Sep 14, 2026

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Landlord/Tenant - General

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Property

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Oct 07, 2026

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About

Jay A. McAlpin
Current Appointment 2nd Judicial District Circuit Court of Oregon	2nd Judicial District Circuit Court of Oregon
Election/Appointment 2012 - Re-election 2018 - Re-election	2012 - Re-election 2018 - Re-election
Education J.D., Willamette University College of Law - 2003 Bachelor's degree, George Washington University - 1999	J.D., Willamette University College of Law - 2003 Bachelor's degree, George Washington University - 1999

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	OR - 2nd Judicial District Circuit Court of Oregon
Clerk phone:	+1 (541) 682-4240

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judge	2nd Judicial District Circuit Court of Oregon	Lane County, Oregon
Trial Attorney	Zipse, Elkins & Mitchell	None
Deputy District Attorney	Office of the Lane County District Attorney	Lane County, Oregon
Judicial Law Clerk	2nd Judicial District Circuit Court of Oregon	Lane County, Oregon