Michelle A McIver at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Oregon · State
- Judicial service
- Active
- Term and retention
- Current term ends January 1, 2029
Michelle A McIver
Judge · Deschutes County Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- Worked with Legal Aid Services of Oregon and later as a public criminal defense attorney at Crabtree & Rahmsdorff Defense Services
- highlights the importance of community trust in the justice system and strives to ensure that all citizens have access to a high-functioning and efficient court system
- She eventually established her own law practice, Michelle McIver Law, providing criminal defense services in Deschutes County
Education
- Bachelor’s degree — Michigan State University 1999
- her law degree — Lewis & Clark Law School after two years of service with AmeriCorps
Additional information
- Michelle McIver joined the newly created Position 8 on the Deschutes County Circuit Court by Governor Kate Brown, effective immediately upon announcement in December 2021
- Before joining the bench, McIver focused primarily on criminal law
- representing clients in both criminal and civil matters, including restraining orders
- Required to stand for election every six years to retain her seat
- Since her appointment, McIver has presided over a variety of dockets, including civil procedure, domestic relations, and criminal law cases
- Her life experiences, both personal and professional, contribute to her perspective as a judge and her dedication to fair and compassionate legal practice Michelle McIver’s combination of extensive criminal defense experience, community involvement, and thoughtful judicial philosophy positions her as a committed and capable judge serving Deschutes County
- Raised in metro Detroit, Michigan, McIver experienced economic and family challenges that shaped her perspective on justice and community service
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Recording and broadcasting
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.
you need advance permission from the judge or court designee before youOregon Judicial Department: Media Coverage at the Courts ↗
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.
Recording is never allowed forOregon Judicial Department: Media Coverage at the Courts ↗
Remote appearances
Statewide
Oregon OJD states that remote hearings use Webex and that the court provides case participants with the link to join the hearing.
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 ↗
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.
If the remote hearing is eligible for public viewing, it will be live-streamed through Webex EventsOregon Judicial Department: Remote Hearings ↗
Livestream Access
Statewide
Oregon OJD publishes live stream access instructions and states that live streaming begins shortly before scheduled proceedings.
Live streaming of proceedings begins approximately five minutes before the scheduled proceeding time.Oregon Judicial Department: Live Stream Proceedings ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Oregon Judicial Department: Media Coverage at the Courts
Deschutes County Circuit Court
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