Judge Jennifer K. Chapman: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Jennifer K. Chapman is a judge for the 25th Judicial District Circuit Court of Oregon. She was elected to the bench in 2018, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Ronald W. Stone.


The 25th Judicial District encompasses Yamhill County.


Prior to her election, Chapman was legal counsel to the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, a position to which she was named in 2011. Before that, she spent time as an assistant attorney general for the Oregon Department of Justice (2005 to 2011). In that capacity, she represented state agencies in child support matters, civil commitment hearings, recovery of restitution cases, breach of contract matters, and tort claims.


Chapman earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Texas. She then completed a J.D. at Lewis & Clark Law School.


After graduating from law school, Chapman entered into private practice, working as an associate at Smith Freed & Eberhard.


Raised in Garland, Texas, Chapman moved to Oregon in 2000. She is married and has four sons.

Recent Cases by Hon. Jennifer K. Chapman

On January 12, 2026 a dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yamhill County. Judge Jennifer K. Chapman presiding.

Filed

Jan 12, 2026

Status

Active

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Circuit

County

Yamhill County, OR

Court Category

Dissolution

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 29, 2026

On December 19, 2025 a landlord/tenant - residential eviction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yamhill County. Judge Jennifer K. Chapman presiding.

Filed

Dec 19, 2025

Status

Active

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Circuit

County

Yamhill County, OR

Court Category

Landlord/Tenant - Residential Eviction

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 06, 2026

On December 16, 2025 a landlord/tenant - residential eviction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yamhill County. Judge Jennifer K. Chapman presiding.

Filed

Dec 16, 2025

Status

Active

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Circuit

County

Yamhill County, OR

Court Category

Landlord/Tenant - Residential Eviction

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 06, 2026

On December 12, 2025 a petition custody/support/visitation case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yamhill County. Judge Jennifer K. Chapman presiding.

Filed

Dec 12, 2025

Status

Active

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Circuit

County

Yamhill County, OR

Court Category

Petition Custody/Support/Visitation

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Custody,Visitation

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 12, 2025

On December 6, 2025 an identity record case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yamhill County. Judge Jennifer K. Chapman presiding.

Filed

Dec 06, 2025

Status

Closed

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Circuit

County

Yamhill County, OR

Court Category

Identity Record

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 08, 2025

On November 18, 2025 an identity record case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yamhill County. Judge Jennifer K. Chapman presiding.

Filed

Nov 18, 2025

Status

Closed

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Circuit

County

Yamhill County, OR

Court Category

Identity Record

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 18, 2025

On November 14, 2025 an identity record case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yamhill County. Judge Jennifer K. Chapman presiding.

Filed

Nov 14, 2025

Status

Closed

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Circuit

County

Yamhill County, OR

Court Category

Identity Record

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 14, 2025

On November 14, 2025 an identity record case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yamhill County. Judge Jennifer K. Chapman presiding.

Filed

Nov 14, 2025

Status

Closed

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Circuit

County

Yamhill County, OR

Court Category

Identity Record

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 14, 2025

On November 12, 2025 an identity record case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yamhill County. Judge Jennifer K. Chapman presiding.

Filed

Nov 12, 2025

Status

Closed

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Circuit

County

Yamhill County, OR

Court Category

Identity Record

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 12, 2025

On November 11, 2025 an identity record case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yamhill County. Judge Jennifer K. Chapman presiding.

Filed

Nov 11, 2025

Status

Closed

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Circuit

County

Yamhill County, OR

Court Category

Identity Record

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 12, 2025

On November 10, 2025 an identity record case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yamhill County. Judge Jennifer K. Chapman presiding.

Filed

Nov 10, 2025

Status

Closed

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Circuit

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Yamhill County, OR

Court Category

Identity Record

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 10, 2025

On November 6, 2025 a procedural matters - material witness hold case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yamhill County. Judge Jennifer K. Chapman presiding.

Filed

Nov 06, 2025

Status

Active

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Circuit

County

Yamhill County, OR

Court Category

Procedural Matters - Material Witness Hold

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 10, 2025

On October 29, 2025 an identity record case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yamhill County. Judge Jennifer K. Chapman presiding.

Filed

Oct 29, 2025

Status

Closed

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Circuit

County

Yamhill County, OR

Court Category

Identity Record

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 31, 2025

On October 29, 2025 an identity record case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yamhill County. Judge Jennifer K. Chapman presiding.

Filed

Oct 29, 2025

Status

Closed

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Circuit

County

Yamhill County, OR

Court Category

Identity Record

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 31, 2025

On October 27, 2025 an identity record case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yamhill County. Judge Jennifer K. Chapman presiding.

Filed

Oct 27, 2025

Status

Closed

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Circuit

County

Yamhill County, OR

Court Category

Identity Record

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 28, 2025

On October 27, 2025 an identity record case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yamhill County. Judge Jennifer K. Chapman presiding.

Filed

Oct 27, 2025

Status

Closed

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Circuit

County

Yamhill County, OR

Court Category

Identity Record

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 28, 2025

On October 24, 2025 a dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yamhill County. Judge Jennifer K. Chapman presiding.

Filed

Oct 24, 2025

Status

Active

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Court

Circuit

County

Yamhill County, OR

Court Category

Dissolution

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 18, 2025

On October 12, 2025 an identity record case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yamhill County. Judge Jennifer K. Chapman presiding.

Filed

Oct 12, 2025

Status

Closed

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Court

Circuit

County

Yamhill County, OR

Court Category

Identity Record

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 13, 2025

On October 6, 2025 an identity record case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yamhill County. Judge Jennifer K. Chapman presiding.

Filed

Oct 06, 2025

Status

Closed

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Court

Circuit

County

Yamhill County, OR

Court Category

Identity Record

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 06, 2025

On October 6, 2025 a petition custody/support/visitation case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yamhill County. Judge Jennifer K. Chapman presiding.

Filed

Oct 06, 2025

Status

Modification

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Court

Circuit

County

Yamhill County, OR

Court Category

Petition Custody/Support/Visitation

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Custody,Visitation

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 12, 2025

On September 30, 2025 an identity record case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yamhill County. Judge Jennifer K. Chapman presiding.

Filed

Sep 30, 2025

Status

Closed

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Court

Circuit

County

Yamhill County, OR

Court Category

Identity Record

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 30, 2025

On September 23, 2025 a small claims - general case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yamhill County. Judge Jennifer K. Chapman presiding.

Filed

Sep 23, 2025

Status

Active

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Circuit

County

Yamhill County, OR

Court Category

Small Claims - General

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 12, 2026

On September 17, 2025 an identity record case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yamhill County. Judge Jennifer K. Chapman presiding.

Filed

Sep 17, 2025

Status

Closed

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Court

Circuit

County

Yamhill County, OR

Court Category

Identity Record

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 18, 2025

On September 12, 2025 an identity record case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yamhill County. Judge Jennifer K. Chapman presiding.

Filed

Sep 12, 2025

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Yamhill County, OR

Court Category

Identity Record

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 12, 2025