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Honorable Judge John V. Acosta

Chambers Information

1127 United States Courthouse
1000 Southwest Third Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97204-2941
Chambers line:  (503) 326-8280

Case Management Information

Administrative Law Clerk: Kathryn Roberts  (503) 326-8281
Courtroom Deputy:  Paul Gale  (503) 326-8056
Civil Docketing Clerk:  Colleen Brost  (503) 326-8035
Criminal Docketing Clerk: Kathi Wright  (503) 326-8016

Staff:

Law Clerk: Kathryn Roberts
Law Clerk: Shannon Bronson
Law Clerk: Lynn Barkley

Discovery Conferences:

Requests to schedule discovery conferences should be directed to Paul Gale at (503) 326-8056 or use the contact form on the right.

Settlement Conferences:

Requests to schedule a settlement conference with Judge Acosta should be directed to Kathryn Roberts at (503) 326-8280 or use the contact form on the right.

Click here for Judge Acosta's settlement conference instructions .

General Inquiries:

For questions about scheduling in cases assigned to Judge Acosta use the contact form on the right or call Paul Gale at (503) 326-8056. Questions about submitting judge's copies and trial documents in cases assigned to Judge Acosta should be directed to the general chambers line, (503) 326-8280.

Curriculum Vitae:

Judge Acosta's Resume

Courtroom Rules

  • Mobile devices must be turned off before entering the courtroom.
  • Please provide advance notice when you require teleconferencing, intend to utilize the courtroom's video displays, or have other presentation technology questions.
  • Attorneys and parties should conduct themselves with decorum and manners. This is primarily for your own benefit: jurors, courtroom staff, and public observers consistently state that they prefer a civil and collegial relationship between opposing parties and counsel.

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