Judge Michael A. Greenlick: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

4th Judicial District Circuit Court of Oregon, Department 19, Room 17-A

Appointed By: Gov. John A. Kitzhaber

Biography

Hon. Michael A. Greenlick is a judge for the 4th Judicial District Circuit Court of Oregon in Multnomah County. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor John Kitzhaber in 2013, filling the vacancy created by the elevation of the Hon. Michael J. McShane to the United States District Court for the District of Oregon.

Prior to his appointment, Greenlick had operated his own private solo practice since 2008. His practice focused on criminal defense and a federal practice involving complex white collar and environmental criminal defense.

Before opening his firm, he was a partner at Greenlick & Borg (2006 to 2008) and Borg, Strom & Greenlick (1995 to 2006). Greenlick also spent ten years as a public defender with the Metropolitan Public Defender (1985 to 1995).

He received a B.A. in economics from Pomona College in 1981. Greenlick went on to complete a J.D. at Lewis & Clark Law School in 1985.

He was admitted to practice in Oregon (1985), the United States District Court for the District of Oregon (1995), and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (2012).

His memberships have included the Oregon State Bar, the Multnomah Bar Association, the Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (Board of Directors), the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association, and the American Constitution Society.

Greenlick sat on the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Citizen’s Budget Advisory Committee and the Multnomah County Public Safety Advisory Committee and Community Corrections Advisory Committee.

He has spent time as a coach for the “We the People” Constitution Team at Grant High School and Lincoln High School. Greenlick also taught as an adjunct professor at Lewis & Clark Law School.

Recent Cases by Hon. Michael A. Greenlick

Aaron Taymon Gee vs State of Oregon, Nicole Morissey O'Donnell

On October 9, 2026 constitutional writs - habeas corpus case was filed in the jurisdiction of Multnomah County. Judge Michael A. Greenlick presiding.

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Oct 09, 2026

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Multnomah County, OR

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Constitutional Writs - Habeas Corpus

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Criminal

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Habeas Corpus

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Oct 15, 2026

Soaring Whiteraven Eagle vs Nicole Morrisey O'Donnell

On August 27, 2026 constitutional writs - habeas corpus case was filed in the jurisdiction of Multnomah County. Judge Michael A. Greenlick presiding.

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Aug 27, 2026

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Multnomah County, OR

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Constitutional Writs - Habeas Corpus

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Criminal

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Habeas Corpus

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Sep 03, 2026

Jabbar Sachet Al-Khafagi vs Oregon State Correction Institution Health Service, Medical Provider Gitnes, Medical Provider Bologon, Medical Provider Bezek, Medical Nurse Lynchetal.

On August 20, 2026 constitutional writs - habeas corpus case was filed in the jurisdiction of Multnomah County. Judge Michael A. Greenlick presiding.

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Aug 20, 2026

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Constitutional Writs - Habeas Corpus

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Criminal

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Habeas Corpus

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Aug 31, 2026

Brent L Vangsness vs Multnomah County Sheriff

On August 14, 2026 constitutional writs - habeas corpus case was filed in the jurisdiction of Multnomah County. Judge Michael A. Greenlick presiding.

Filed

Aug 14, 2026

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Dismissal

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Constitutional Writs - Habeas Corpus

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Criminal

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Habeas Corpus

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Aug 28, 2026

General Parts Distribution LLC vs Baxter Auto Parts, Inc

On August 7, 2026 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Multnomah County. Judge Michael A. Greenlick presiding.

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Aug 07, 2026

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Contract

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Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Aug 25, 2026

Cody Frame vs GEICO Secure Insurance Company

On August 6, 2026 a tort - general case was filed in the jurisdiction of Multnomah County. Judge Michael A. Greenlick presiding.

Filed

Aug 06, 2026

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Closed

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Tort - General

Practice Area

Torts

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General Torts

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Aug 25, 2026

Jesus Lopez vs Nicole Morrisey O'Donnell

On August 3, 2026 constitutional writs - habeas corpus case was filed in the jurisdiction of Multnomah County. Judge Michael A. Greenlick presiding.

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Aug 03, 2026

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Constitutional Writs - Habeas Corpus

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Criminal

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Habeas Corpus

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Aug 24, 2026

Jonathan Moulds vs Nicole Morrisey O'Donnell

On July 14, 2026 constitutional writs - habeas corpus case was filed in the jurisdiction of Multnomah County. Judge Michael A. Greenlick presiding.

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Jul 14, 2026

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Constitutional Writs - Habeas Corpus

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Criminal

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Habeas Corpus

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Aug 13, 2026

Leonard Paul Nelson vs Providence Health & Services - Oregon, Inc., Dennis C. Tan, MD

On July 10, 2026 a tort - general case was filed in the jurisdiction of Multnomah County. Judge Michael A. Greenlick presiding.

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Jul 10, 2026

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Tort - General

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Torts

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General Torts

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Aug 13, 2026

Anthony Lenaire Curry vs Multnomah County Detention Center, Nicole Morrisey O'Donnell

On June 12, 2026 constitutional writs - habeas corpus case was filed in the jurisdiction of Multnomah County. Judge Michael A. Greenlick presiding.

Filed

Jun 12, 2026

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Dismissal

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Constitutional Writs - Habeas Corpus

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Criminal

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Habeas Corpus

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Aug 06, 2026

Barry Joe Stull vs Multnomah County Sheriff, MCDC Staff

On June 12, 2026 constitutional writs - habeas corpus case was filed in the jurisdiction of Multnomah County. Judge Michael A. Greenlick presiding.

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Jun 12, 2026

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Dismissal

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Constitutional Writs - Habeas Corpus

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Criminal

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Habeas Corpus

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Aug 06, 2026

Michael Thomas Berry vs Jason Hanson, Supt. CRCI

On March 26, 2026 constitutional writs - habeas corpus case was filed in the jurisdiction of Multnomah County. Judge Michael A. Greenlick presiding.

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Mar 26, 2026

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Criminal

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Habeas Corpus

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Sep 28, 2026

William John Beveridge vs Jason Hanson, Supt. CRCI

On March 13, 2026 constitutional writs - habeas corpus case was filed in the jurisdiction of Multnomah County. Judge Michael A. Greenlick presiding.

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Mar 13, 2026

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Criminal

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Habeas Corpus

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Mar 13, 2026

Robert Banks vs Nicole Morrisey O'Donnell

On February 23, 2026 constitutional writs - habeas corpus case was filed in the jurisdiction of Multnomah County. Judge Michael A. Greenlick presiding.

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Feb 23, 2026

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Habeas Corpus

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Mar 03, 2026

Matthew Jamal Cash vs Nicole Morrisey O'Donnell

On February 23, 2026 constitutional writs - habeas corpus case was filed in the jurisdiction of Multnomah County. Judge Michael A. Greenlick presiding.

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Feb 23, 2026

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May 20, 2026

Lazaro Garcia Ramirez vs Nicole Morrisey O'Donnell

On February 9, 2026 constitutional writs - habeas corpus case was filed in the jurisdiction of Multnomah County. Judge Michael A. Greenlick presiding.

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Feb 09, 2026

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Habeas Corpus

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Mar 01, 2026

James Allen Hart vs Jason Hanson

On January 20, 2026 constitutional writs - habeas corpus case was filed in the jurisdiction of Multnomah County. Judge Michael A. Greenlick presiding.

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Jan 20, 2026

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Dismissal

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Mar 01, 2026

In the Matter of: Brandi Sue Pendleton

On November 21, 2025 a procedural matters - material witness hold case was filed in the jurisdiction of Multnomah County. Judge Michael A. Greenlick presiding.

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Nov 21, 2025

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Procedural Matters - Material Witness Hold

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Criminal

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General Criminal

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Dec 03, 2025

Taurus Roberto Davis vs Multnomah County Detention Center

On November 17, 2025 constitutional writs - habeas corpus case was filed in the jurisdiction of Multnomah County. Judge Michael A. Greenlick presiding.

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Nov 17, 2025

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Nov 24, 2025

Taurus R. Davis vs Multnomah County Detention Center

On November 17, 2025 constitutional writs - habeas corpus case was filed in the jurisdiction of Multnomah County. Judge Michael A. Greenlick presiding.

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Nov 17, 2025

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Nov 24, 2025

Worth Malcolm Briggs, IV vs Multnomah County Sheriff Nicole Morrisey

On November 5, 2025 constitutional writs - habeas corpus case was filed in the jurisdiction of Multnomah County. Judge Michael A. Greenlick presiding.

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Nov 05, 2025

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Criminal

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Habeas Corpus

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Oct 07, 2026

Alexander R Wick vs MCSO Sheriff O'Morrissey Inverness Jail

On October 8, 2025 constitutional writs - habeas corpus case was filed in the jurisdiction of Multnomah County. Judge Michael A. Greenlick presiding.

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Oct 08, 2025

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Criminal

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Habeas Corpus

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Oct 09, 2025

Marcos Joseph Blanco vs Jason Hanson, Supt. CRCI

On August 13, 2025 constitutional writs - habeas corpus case was filed in the jurisdiction of Multnomah County. Judge Michael A. Greenlick presiding.

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Aug 13, 2025

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Criminal

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Habeas Corpus

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May 18, 2026

Ambrosia Noire vs Nicole Morrisey O'Donnell

On June 17, 2025 constitutional writs - habeas corpus case was filed in the jurisdiction of Multnomah County. Judge Michael A. Greenlick presiding.

Filed

Jun 17, 2025

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Active

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Multnomah County, OR

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Constitutional Writs - Habeas Corpus

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Criminal

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Habeas Corpus

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 16, 2025

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About

Michael A. Greenlick
Current Appointment 4th Judicial District Circuit Court of Oregon, Department 19, Room 17-A	4th Judicial District Circuit Court of Oregon, Department 19, Room 17-A
Election/Appointment 2014 - Re-elected 2020 - Re-elected	2014 - Re-elected 2020 - Re-elected
Education J.D., Lewis & Clark Law School - 1985 B.A., Pomona College - 1981	J.D., Lewis & Clark Law School - 1985 B.A., Pomona College - 1981

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	OR - 4th Judicial District Circuit Court of Oregon
Clerk phone:	+1 (971) 274-0656

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judge	4th Judicial District Circuit Court of Oregon	Multnomah County, Oregon
Sole Practitioner	Private Practice	None
Partner	Greenlick & Borg	Multnomah County, Oregon
Partner	Borg, Strom & Greenlick	Multnomah County, Oregon
Public Defender	Metropolitan Public Defender	None