--- title: "Jeffrey S Jones | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/jeffrey-s-jones-judge-clackamas-county-circuit-court-7-or" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-07-26" --- # Jeffrey S Jones Clackamas County Circuit Court · Judge ## Profile - Court: Clackamas County Circuit Court - State: Oregon - Role: Judge - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-26 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Before you appear - Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed. - Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance. - Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding. ## Courtroom Rules ### electronic devices recording Scope: statewide Oregon OJD guidance under UTCR 3.180 requires advance permission from the judge or court designee before electronic notes, courtroom recording, or electronic transmission from the courtroom. Evidence excerpt: you need advance permission from the judge or court designee before you [Oregon Judicial Department: Media Coverage at the Courts](https://www.courts.oregon.gov/news/pages/covering-courts.aspx) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### recording limits Scope: statewide Oregon OJD guidance lists proceedings and materials where recording is not allowed, including juvenile cases, many family-law cases, voir dire, private conversations, jurors, and recesses. Evidence excerpt: Recording is never allowed for [Oregon Judicial Department: Media Coverage at the Courts](https://www.courts.oregon.gov/news/pages/covering-courts.aspx) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### remote hearing platform Scope: statewide Oregon OJD states that remote hearings use Webex and that the court provides case participants with the link to join the hearing. Evidence excerpt: The court uses Webex to host these remote hearings and will provide case participants with the link to join the hearing. [Oregon Judicial Department: Remote Hearings](https://www.courts.oregon.gov/services/online/Pages/RemoteHearings.aspx) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### remote public access Scope: statewide Oregon OJD explains that eligible remote hearings may be live-streamed for public viewing through Webex Events, subject to limitations and court access instructions. Evidence excerpt: If the remote hearing is eligible for public viewing, it will be live-streamed through Webex Events [Oregon Judicial Department: Remote Hearings](https://www.courts.oregon.gov/services/online/Pages/RemoteHearings.aspx) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### livestream access Scope: statewide Oregon OJD publishes live stream access instructions and states that live streaming begins shortly before scheduled proceedings. Evidence excerpt: Live streaming of proceedings begins approximately five minutes before the scheduled proceeding time. [Oregon Judicial Department: Live Stream Proceedings](https://www.courts.oregon.gov/services/online/Pages/live-stream.aspx) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://www.courts.oregon.gov/courts/Pages/judges.aspx) - [Official roster](https://www.courts.oregon.gov/courts/Pages/judges.aspx) - [Oregon Judicial Department official judicial roster](https://www.courts.oregon.gov/courts/Pages/judges.aspx) - [Oregon Judicial Department: Media Coverage at the Courts](https://www.courts.oregon.gov/news/pages/covering-courts.aspx) - [Oregon Judicial Department: Remote Hearings](https://www.courts.oregon.gov/services/online/Pages/RemoteHearings.aspx) - [Oregon Judicial Department: Live Stream Proceedings](https://www.courts.oregon.gov/services/online/Pages/live-stream.aspx) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/jeffrey-s-jones-judge-clackamas-county-circuit-court-7-or", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/jeffrey-s-jones-judge-clackamas-county-circuit-court-7-or", "name": "Jeffrey S Jones | KnowJudges", "description": "Jeffrey S Jones, Clackamas County Circuit Court. 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Jones is a judge for the Superior Court of Imperial County, California, having served on the bench since 1997 - Jeffrey S. Jones: Oregon, 5th Judicial District Circuit Court, appointed 2005, former deputy district attorney, private practice, law educator - Began his legal career as a deputy district attorney for Multnomah County, working in the Sex Abuse and Commercial Fraud Units - Jeffrey S. Jones serves as a judge for the 5th Judicial District Circuit Court of Oregon, covering Clackamas County - Before becoming a judge, he served as an associate and partner in private law firms. ### Education - Bachelor’s degree from Lewis & Clark College in 1977 and a J.D. from Willamette University College of Law in 1980. - Bachelor’s degree from Creighton University/University of Nevada at Las Vegas and a J.D. from Thomas Jefferson School of Law. ### Additional information - Jeffrey B. Jones: California, Superior Court of Imperial County, on bench since 1997, extensive trial experience, community involvement Both judges have long-standing legal careers and are recognized for their judicial experience and service in their respective states - He presides over cases in Clackamas County, including recent dissolution cases filed in 2026 - Joined the bench in 2005 by Governor Ted Kulongoski. - handling criminal defense and civil litigation, and served as an associate at several law firms specializing in insurance defense. - He has also taught evidence and advanced advocacy at both Willamette University College of Law and Lewis & Clark Law School. - He has extensive experience handling a wide range of cases, from small claims and traffic matters to complex felony and civil trials. - Jones was re-elected multiple times, often unopposed, reflecting his long-standing service and community trust. - Jones has also held leadership roles in the Imperial County Law Library Board of Trustees, the California Judges Association, and the Local Rules Committee for Imperial County Superior Court. - He resides in Brawley, California, and has been active in community and professional organizations throughout his career ## Published courtroom rules ### Shared court rules - [Oregon Judicial Department: Media Coverage at the Courts](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-ff5e00a9af0f76923062d353) — Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory. [Official source](https://www.courts.oregon.gov/news/pages/covering-courts.aspx). Collected 2026-07-26.