Judge Matthew B. Shirtcliff: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Biography

Hon. Matthew B. Shirtcliff is a judge for the 8th Judicial District Circuit Court of Oregon in Baker County. He was elected to the bench.


Prior to his election, Shirtcliff was the District Attorney in Baker County, a position in which he was elected in 2001. He first joined the office as a deputy district attorney in 1994. During his time as the head prosecutor, Shirtcliff worked with the Baker County Major Crime Team, coordinated the Baker County Child Abuse Center, and led the Baker County Sexual Assault Response Team. In addition to his role there, he served as Juvenile Director for the Baker County Juvenile Department and was a part-time county counsel for the Baker County Board of Commissioners.


Shirtcliff received a bachelor’s degree from Oregon State University. He went on to complete a J.D. at Gonzaga University School of Law in 1994.


Shirtcliff was a member of the Oregon District Attorneys Association Executive Committee, the Saint Alphonsus Hospital (board member), the Baker City Rotary Club (past president), and the Baker City Church of Nazarene.

Recent Cases by Hon. Matthew B. Shirtcliff

On May 9, 2024 an estate - general case was filed in the jurisdiction of Baker County. Judge Matthew B. Shirtcliff presiding.

Filed

May 09, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Circuit

County

Baker County, OR

Category

Estate - General

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

May 10, 2024

On May 6, 2024 a dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Baker County. Judge Matthew B. Shirtcliff presiding.

Filed

May 06, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Circuit

County

Baker County, OR

Category

Dissolution

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 03, 2024

On April 30, 2024 an identity record case was filed in the jurisdiction of Baker County. Judge Matthew B. Shirtcliff presiding.

Filed

Apr 30, 2024

Status

Closed

Court

Circuit

County

Baker County, OR

Category

Identity Record

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 30, 2024

On April 30, 2024 an identity record case was filed in the jurisdiction of Baker County. Judge Matthew B. Shirtcliff presiding.

Filed

Apr 30, 2024

Status

Closed

Court

Circuit

County

Baker County, OR

Category

Identity Record

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 30, 2024

On April 25, 2024 an identity record case was filed in the jurisdiction of Baker County. Judge Matthew B. Shirtcliff presiding.

Filed

Apr 25, 2024

Status

Closed

Court

Circuit

County

Baker County, OR

Category

Identity Record

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 28, 2024

On April 24, 2024 an estate - general case was filed in the jurisdiction of Baker County. Judge Matthew B. Shirtcliff presiding.

Filed

Apr 24, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Circuit

County

Baker County, OR

Category

Estate - General

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 25, 2024

On April 18, 2024 an identity record case was filed in the jurisdiction of Baker County. Judge Matthew B. Shirtcliff presiding.

Filed

Apr 18, 2024

Status

Closed

Court

Baker County

County

Baker County, OR

Category

Identity Record

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 18, 2024

On April 15, 2024 an identity record case was filed in the jurisdiction of Baker County. Judge Matthew B. Shirtcliff presiding.

Filed

Apr 15, 2024

Status

Closed

Court

Baker County

County

Baker County, OR

Category

Identity Record

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 15, 2024

On April 8, 2024 a petition custody/support/visitation case was filed in the jurisdiction of Baker County. Judge Matthew B. Shirtcliff presiding.

Filed

Apr 08, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Circuit

County

Baker County, OR

Category

Petition Custody/Support/Visitation

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Custody,Visitation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 26, 2024

On April 5, 2024 a petition custody/support/visitation case was filed in the jurisdiction of Baker County. Judge Matthew B. Shirtcliff presiding.

Filed

Apr 05, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Circuit

County

Baker County, OR

Category

Petition Custody/Support/Visitation

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Custody,Visitation

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 05, 2024

On April 3, 2024 a landlord/tenant - residential eviction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Baker County. Judge Matthew B. Shirtcliff presiding.

Filed

Apr 03, 2024

Status

Dismissal

Court

Circuit

County

Baker County, OR

Category

Landlord/Tenant - Residential Eviction

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Landlord-Tenant

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 03, 2024

On April 3, 2024 a landlord/tenant - residential eviction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Baker County. Judge Matthew B. Shirtcliff presiding.

Filed

Apr 03, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Baker County

County

Baker County, OR

Category

Landlord/Tenant - Residential Eviction

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Landlord-Tenant

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 18, 2024

On March 6, 2024 a procedural matters - general case was filed in the jurisdiction of Baker County. Judge Matthew B. Shirtcliff presiding.

Filed

Mar 06, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Baker County

County

Baker County, OR

Category

Procedural Matters - General

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 19, 2024

On March 5, 2024 a petition custody/support/visitation case was filed in the jurisdiction of Baker County. Judge Matthew B. Shirtcliff presiding.

Filed

Mar 05, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Circuit

County

Baker County, OR

Category

Petition Custody/Support/Visitation

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Custody,Visitation

Case Last Refreshed

May 28, 2024

On February 28, 2024 an estate - general case was filed in the jurisdiction of Baker County. Judge Matthew B. Shirtcliff presiding.

Filed

Feb 28, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Baker County

County

Baker County, OR

Category

Estate - General

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 29, 2024

On February 21, 2024 a tort - products liability case was filed in the jurisdiction of Baker County. Judge Matthew B. Shirtcliff presiding.

Filed

Feb 21, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Circuit

County

Baker County, OR

Category

Tort - Products Liability

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 29, 2024

On February 20, 2024 an estate - general case was filed in the jurisdiction of Baker County. Judge Matthew B. Shirtcliff presiding.

Filed

Feb 20, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Baker County

County

Baker County, OR

Category

Estate - General

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 21, 2024

On February 7, 2024 a dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Baker County. Judge Matthew B. Shirtcliff presiding.

Filed

Feb 07, 2024

Status

Closed

Court

Baker County

County

Baker County, OR

Category

Dissolution

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 09, 2024

On February 7, 2024 an estate - general case was filed in the jurisdiction of Baker County. Judge Matthew B. Shirtcliff presiding.

Filed

Feb 07, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Baker County

County

Baker County, OR

Category

Estate - General

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 13, 2024

On February 5, 2024 a post conviction relief case was filed in the jurisdiction of Baker County. Judge Matthew B. Shirtcliff presiding.

Filed

Feb 05, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Baker County

County

Baker County, OR

Category

Post Conviction Relief

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 10, 2024

On January 31, 2024 a petition custody/support/visitation case was filed in the jurisdiction of Baker County. Judge Matthew B. Shirtcliff presiding.

Filed

Jan 31, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Circuit

County

Baker County, OR

Category

Petition Custody/Support/Visitation

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Custody,Visitation

Case Last Refreshed

May 17, 2024

On January 31, 2024 a post conviction relief case was filed in the jurisdiction of Baker County. Judge Matthew B. Shirtcliff presiding.

Filed

Jan 31, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Baker County

County

Baker County, OR

Category

Post Conviction Relief

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 07, 2024

On January 19, 2024 an estate - general case was filed in the jurisdiction of Baker County. Judge Matthew B. Shirtcliff presiding.

Filed

Jan 19, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Baker County

County

Baker County, OR

Category

Estate - General

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 25, 2024

On January 19, 2024 an estate - general case was filed in the jurisdiction of Baker County. Judge Matthew B. Shirtcliff presiding.

Filed

Jan 19, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Baker County

County

Baker County, OR

Category

Estate - General

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 23, 2024

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