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McShane, Michael Jerome
Born 1961 in Pittsburgh, PA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon
Nominated by Barack Obama on January 4, 2013, to a seat vacated by Michael Robert Hogan. Confirmed by the Senate on May 20, 2013, and received commission on May 30, 2013. Served as chief judge, 2024-present.
Education:
Gonzaga University, B.A., 1983
Northwestern School of Law of Lewis and Clark College, J.D., 1988
Professional Career:
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon
Nominated by Barack Obama on January 4, 2013, to a seat vacated by Michael Robert Hogan. Confirmed by the Senate on May 20, 2013, and received commission on May 30, 2013. Served as chief judge, 2024-present.
Education:
Gonzaga University, B.A., 1983
Northwestern School of Law of Lewis and Clark College, J.D., 1988
Professional Career:
Attorney, Metropolitan Public Defender, Portland, Oregon, 1988-1997; staff attorney, 1988-1990; senior felony attorney, 1990-1995; misdemeanor supervisor, 1995-1997
Judge pro tem, Oregon Circuit Court, Fourth Judicial District, 1997-2001
Judge, Oregon Circuit Court, Fourth Judicial District, 2001-2013
Nominated to U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon, September 19, 2012; no Senate vote