Judge Kathleen J. Proctor: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Kathleen J. Proctor is a judge for the 20th Judicial District Circuit Court in Oregon. She was elected to the bench in 2018.


The 20th Judicial District encompasses Washington County.


Prior to her election, Proctor was the owner of Proctor Law, a firm she established in Beaverton in 2006. During her tenure there, she specialized in domestic relations litigation, adoption, probate, elder law, estate planning, and personal injury matters. She also handled criminal defense cases and represented injured workers.


Proctor earned a bachelor’s degree in English from Southern Oregon State College in 1989. She spent the next several years working for SAIF Corporation before completing a J.D. at Willamette University College of Law in 2005.


As a law student, Proctor began her legal career as a certified law clerk with the Washington County District Attorney’s Office. She worked in that capacity until 2006, at which time she entered into private practice, handling workers’ compensation appeals at Scheminske & Lyons.


Her memberships have included the Washington County Circuit Court Arbitration Panel, the Oregon State Bar Disciplinary Committee, the Washington County Bar Association, Oregon Women Lawyers, the Clackamas County Juvenile Diversion Panel, and the Oregon Hispanic Bar Association. She has also been involved with the Board of the Domestic Violence Resource Center.

Recent Cases by Hon. Kathleen J. Proctor

On July 8, 2026 a landlord/tenant - residential eviction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washington County. Judge Kathleen J. Proctor presiding.

Filed

Jul 08, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Circuit

County

Washington County, OR

Court Category

Landlord/Tenant - Residential Eviction

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 14, 2026

On June 24, 2026 a landlord/tenant - residential eviction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washington County. Judge Kathleen J. Proctor presiding.

Filed

Jun 24, 2026

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Washington County, OR

Court Category

Landlord/Tenant - Residential Eviction

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 11, 2026

On June 17, 2026 a landlord/tenant - residential eviction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washington County. Judge Kathleen J. Proctor presiding.

Filed

Jun 17, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Washington County, OR

Court Category

Landlord/Tenant - Residential Eviction

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 14, 2026

On June 16, 2026 a landlord/tenant - residential eviction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washington County. Judge Kathleen J. Proctor presiding.

Filed

Jun 16, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Washington County, OR

Court Category

Landlord/Tenant - Residential Eviction

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 14, 2026

On June 16, 2026 a landlord/tenant - residential eviction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washington County. Judge Kathleen J. Proctor presiding.

Filed

Jun 16, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Washington County, OR

Court Category

Landlord/Tenant - Residential Eviction

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 14, 2026

On June 15, 2026 a tort - general case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washington County. Judge Kathleen J. Proctor presiding.

Filed

Jun 15, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Circuit

County

Washington County, OR

Court Category

Tort - General

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 09, 2026

On June 11, 2026 a property - general case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washington County. Judge Kathleen J. Proctor presiding.

Filed

Jun 11, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Washington County, OR

Court Category

Property - General

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

General Property

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 06, 2026

On June 11, 2026 a landlord/tenant - residential eviction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washington County. Judge Kathleen J. Proctor presiding.

Filed

Jun 11, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Washington County, OR

Court Category

Landlord/Tenant - Residential Eviction

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 14, 2026

On June 10, 2026 a landlord/tenant - residential eviction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washington County. Judge Kathleen J. Proctor presiding.

Filed

Jun 10, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Washington County, OR

Court Category

Landlord/Tenant - Residential Eviction

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 14, 2026

On June 10, 2026 a landlord/tenant - residential eviction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washington County. Judge Kathleen J. Proctor presiding.

Filed

Jun 10, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Washington County, OR

Court Category

Landlord/Tenant - Residential Eviction

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 14, 2026

On June 10, 2026 a landlord/tenant - residential eviction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washington County. Judge Kathleen J. Proctor presiding.

Filed

Jun 10, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Washington County, OR

Court Category

Landlord/Tenant - Residential Eviction

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 28, 2026

On June 8, 2026 a landlord/tenant - residential eviction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washington County. Judge Kathleen J. Proctor presiding.

Filed

Jun 08, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Washington County, OR

Court Category

Landlord/Tenant - Residential Eviction

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 14, 2026

On June 2, 2026 a landlord/tenant - residential eviction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washington County. Judge Kathleen J. Proctor presiding.

Filed

Jun 02, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Washington County, OR

Court Category

Landlord/Tenant - Residential Eviction

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 14, 2026

On May 29, 2026 a landlord/tenant - residential eviction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washington County. Judge Kathleen J. Proctor presiding.

Filed

May 29, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Washington County, OR

Court Category

Landlord/Tenant - Residential Eviction

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 14, 2026

On April 17, 2026 a tort - general case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washington County. Judge Kathleen J. Proctor presiding.

Filed

Apr 17, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Washington County, OR

Court Category

Tort - General

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 14, 2026

On April 6, 2026 an injunctive relief case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washington County. Judge Kathleen J. Proctor presiding.

Filed

Apr 06, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Washington County, OR

Court Category

Injunctive Relief

Practice Area

Civil

Matter Type

Injunctive Action

Case Last Refreshed

May 06, 2026

On April 2, 2026 a tort - general case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washington County. Judge Kathleen J. Proctor presiding.

Filed

Apr 02, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Washington County, OR

Court Category

Tort - General

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 23, 2026

On March 27, 2026 a review - writ of review case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washington County. Judge Kathleen J. Proctor presiding.

Filed

Mar 27, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Washington County, OR

Court Category

Review - Writ of Review

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Writs

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 21, 2026

On March 13, 2026 constitutional writs - habeas corpus case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washington County. Judge Kathleen J. Proctor presiding.

Filed

Mar 13, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Washington County, OR

Court Category

Constitutional Writs - Habeas Corpus

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 16, 2026

On February 10, 2026 a tort - general case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washington County. Judge Kathleen J. Proctor presiding.

Filed

Feb 10, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Washington County, OR

Court Category

Tort - General

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 23, 2026

On February 9, 2026 a tort - general case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washington County. Judge Kathleen J. Proctor presiding.

Filed

Feb 09, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Washington County, OR

Court Category

Tort - General

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 07, 2026

On January 28, 2026 a tort - general case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washington County. Judge Kathleen J. Proctor presiding.

Filed

Jan 28, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Washington County, OR

Court Category

Tort - General

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 02, 2026

On December 31, 2025 constitutional writs - habeas corpus case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washington County. Judge Kathleen J. Proctor presiding.

Filed

Dec 31, 2025

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Washington County, OR

Court Category

Constitutional Writs - Habeas Corpus

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 16, 2026

On December 26, 2025 a tort - general case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washington County. Judge Kathleen J. Proctor presiding.

Filed

Dec 26, 2025

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Kathleen J. Proctor Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Kathleen J. Proctor

Court

Circuit

County

Washington County, OR

Court Category

Tort - General

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 15, 2026