Judge Marcia L. Buckley: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Appointed By: Gov. Katherine Brown

Biography

The Hon. Marcia L. Buckley is a judge for the 17th Judicial District Circuit Court of Oregon. She was appointed to the bench by former Governor Kate Brown on January 17, 2020, filling a vacancy created by the resignation of the Hon. Paulette Sanders (deceased).


The 17th Judicial District encompasses Lincoln County.


Prior to her appointment, Buckley was an attorney in private practice, specializing in domestic relations matters. Before that, she spent time as Chief Deputy District Attorney for the Lincoln County District Attorney’s Office.


Buckley earned a bachelor’s degree from Lewis & Clark College in 1985. She then completed a J.D. at Lewis & Clark Law School in 1991.


Her memberships have included the Lincoln County Bar Association (president) and the Oregon State Bar Disciplinary Board. She has also been involved with the boards of the Lincoln County Foundation and the Newport Rotary International Club.


A resident of Newport, Oregon, Buckley and her husband, Mike, have three children.

Recent Cases by Hon. Marcia L. Buckley

On October 9, 2026 constitutional writs - habeas corpus case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lincoln County. Judge Marcia L. Buckley presiding.

Filed

Oct 09, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Circuit

County

Lincoln County, OR

Court Category

Constitutional Writs - Habeas Corpus

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 15, 2026

On October 8, 2026 a landlord/tenant - residential eviction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lincoln County. Judge Marcia L. Buckley presiding.

Filed

Oct 08, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Lincoln County, OR

Court Category

Landlord/Tenant - Residential Eviction

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2026

On October 7, 2026 an identity record case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lincoln County. Judge Marcia L. Buckley presiding.

Filed

Oct 07, 2026

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Lincoln County, OR

Court Category

Identity Record

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 14, 2026

On October 7, 2026 an identity record case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lincoln County. Judge Marcia L. Buckley presiding.

Filed

Oct 07, 2026

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Circuit

County

Lincoln County, OR

Court Category

Identity Record

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 14, 2026

On October 6, 2026 an identity record case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lincoln County. Judge Marcia L. Buckley presiding.

Filed

Oct 06, 2026

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Lincoln County, OR

Court Category

Identity Record

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 13, 2026

On October 6, 2026 a dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lincoln County. Judge Marcia L. Buckley presiding.

Filed

Oct 06, 2026

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Lincoln County, OR

Court Category

Dissolution

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 07, 2026

On September 30, 2026 an identity record case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lincoln County. Judge Marcia L. Buckley presiding.

Filed

Sep 30, 2026

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Lincoln County, OR

Court Category

Identity Record

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 06, 2026

On September 30, 2026 a landlord/tenant - residential eviction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lincoln County. Judge Marcia L. Buckley presiding.

Filed

Sep 30, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Lincoln County, OR

Court Category

Landlord/Tenant - Residential Eviction

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 15, 2026

On September 29, 2026 a landlord/tenant - residential eviction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lincoln County. Judge Marcia L. Buckley presiding.

Filed

Sep 29, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Lincoln County, OR

Court Category

Landlord/Tenant - Residential Eviction

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 15, 2026

On September 28, 2026 a landlord/tenant - residential eviction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lincoln County. Judge Marcia L. Buckley presiding.

Filed

Sep 28, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Lincoln County, OR

Court Category

Landlord/Tenant - Residential Eviction

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 13, 2026

On September 28, 2026 a landlord/tenant - residential eviction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lincoln County. Judge Marcia L. Buckley presiding.

Filed

Sep 28, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Lincoln County, OR

Court Category

Landlord/Tenant - Residential Eviction

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 06, 2026

On September 21, 2026 an identity record case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lincoln County. Judge Marcia L. Buckley presiding.

Filed

Sep 21, 2026

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Lincoln County, OR

Court Category

Identity Record

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 22, 2026

On September 15, 2026 a landlord/tenant - residential eviction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lincoln County. Judge Marcia L. Buckley presiding.

Filed

Sep 15, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Lincoln County, OR

Court Category

Landlord/Tenant - Residential Eviction

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 29, 2026

On September 14, 2026 a landlord/tenant - residential eviction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lincoln County. Judge Marcia L. Buckley presiding.

Filed

Sep 14, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Lincoln County, OR

Court Category

Landlord/Tenant - Residential Eviction

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 29, 2026

On September 10, 2026 an identity record case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lincoln County. Judge Marcia L. Buckley presiding.

Filed

Sep 10, 2026

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Lincoln County, OR

Court Category

Identity Record

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 10, 2026

On September 10, 2026 a petition custody/support/visitation case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lincoln County. Judge Marcia L. Buckley presiding.

Filed

Sep 10, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Lincoln County, OR

Court Category

Petition Custody/Support/Visitation

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Custody,Visitation

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 30, 2026

On September 10, 2026 a landlord/tenant - general case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lincoln County. Judge Marcia L. Buckley presiding.

Filed

Sep 10, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Lincoln County, OR

Court Category

Landlord/Tenant - General

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Landlord-Tenant

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 01, 2026

On September 9, 2026 an estate - general case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lincoln County. Judge Marcia L. Buckley presiding.

Filed

Sep 09, 2026

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Lincoln County, OR

Court Category

Estate - General

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 10, 2026

On September 3, 2026 a landlord/tenant - residential eviction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lincoln County. Judge Marcia L. Buckley presiding.

Filed

Sep 03, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Lincoln County, OR

Court Category

Landlord/Tenant - Residential Eviction

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 12, 2026

On September 3, 2026 a landlord/tenant - residential eviction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lincoln County. Judge Marcia L. Buckley presiding.

Filed

Sep 03, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Lincoln County, OR

Court Category

Landlord/Tenant - Residential Eviction

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 29, 2026

On September 3, 2026 a landlord/tenant - residential eviction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lincoln County. Judge Marcia L. Buckley presiding.

Filed

Sep 03, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Lincoln County, OR

Court Category

Landlord/Tenant - Residential Eviction

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 22, 2026

On September 2, 2026 a landlord/tenant - residential eviction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lincoln County. Judge Marcia L. Buckley presiding.

Filed

Sep 02, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Lincoln County, OR

Court Category

Landlord/Tenant - Residential Eviction

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 17, 2026

On September 1, 2026 an identity record case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lincoln County. Judge Marcia L. Buckley presiding.

Filed

Sep 01, 2026

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Lincoln County, OR

Court Category

Identity Record

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 04, 2026

On August 30, 2026 a dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lincoln County. Judge Marcia L. Buckley presiding.

Filed

Aug 30, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Lincoln County, OR

Court Category

Dissolution

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 12, 2026