Judge Heather L. Karabeika: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Appointed By: Gov. John A. Kitzhaber

Biography

The Hon. Heather L. Karabeika is a judge for the 5th Judicial District Circuit Court of Oregon. She was appointed to the bench by former Governor John Kitzhaber on April 16, 2013.


The 5th Judicial District encompasses Clackamas County.


Prior to her appointment, Karabeika was a sole practitioner in her own private practice, a law firm she opened in 2004. During her tenure there, she specialized in criminal, family, and juvenile law matters, serving as a contract attorney for the Clackamas Indigent Defense Consortium. She also supplemented her practice with service as a judge for the West Linn Municipal Court (2007 to 2013).


Karabeika earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, sociology, and political science from Washington State University in 1989. She then completed a J.D. at Willamette University College of Law in 1994. As a law student, she clerked for the Marion County District Attorney’s Office (1992 to 1994).


After graduating from law school, Karabeika began her legal career as a civil litigation associate at Lachenmeir Enloe & Rall. She remained with the firm until 1996, at which time she became a deputy district attorney for the Clackamas County District Attorney’s Office.


Her memberships have included the Oregon State Bar Association, the Clackamas County Bar Association, and Oregon Women Lawyers.

Recent Cases by Hon. Heather L. Karabeika

On January 24, 2024 constitutional writs - mandamus case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clackamas County. Judge Heather L. Karabeika presiding.

Filed

Jan 24, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Clackamas County

County

Clackamas County, OR

Category

Constitutional Writs - Mandamus

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 14, 2024

On October 25, 2023 a property - general case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clackamas County. Judge Heather L. Karabeika presiding.

Filed

Oct 25, 2023

Status

Active

Court

Clackamas County

County

Clackamas County, OR

Category

Property - General

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 29, 2024

On October 23, 2023 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clackamas County. Judge Heather L. Karabeika presiding.

Filed

Oct 23, 2023

Status

Active

Court

Clackamas County

County

Clackamas County, OR

Category

Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 29, 2024

On October 20, 2023 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clackamas County. Judge Heather L. Karabeika presiding.

Filed

Oct 20, 2023

Status

Active

Court

Clackamas County

County

Clackamas County, OR

Category

Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 29, 2024

On October 19, 2023 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clackamas County. Judge Heather L. Karabeika presiding.

Filed

Oct 19, 2023

Status

Closed

Court

Clackamas County

County

Clackamas County, OR

Category

Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 29, 2024

On October 12, 2023 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clackamas County. Judge Heather L. Karabeika presiding.

Filed

Oct 12, 2023

Status

Closed

Court

Clackamas County

County

Clackamas County, OR

Category

Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 29, 2024

On October 12, 2023 a landlord/tenant - residential or return of personal property case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clackamas County. Judge Heather L. Karabeika presiding.

Filed

Oct 12, 2023

Status

Closed

Court

Clackamas County

County

Clackamas County, OR

Category

Landlord/Tenant - Residential or Return of Personal Property

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Landlord-Tenant

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 12, 2024

On October 3, 2023 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clackamas County. Judge Heather L. Karabeika presiding.

Filed

Oct 03, 2023

Status

Closed

Court

Clackamas County

County

Clackamas County, OR

Category

Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 29, 2024

On September 29, 2023 a landlord/tenant - appeal from justice court case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clackamas County. Judge Heather L. Karabeika presiding.

Filed

Sep 29, 2023

Status

Active

Court

Clackamas County

County

Clackamas County, OR

Category

Landlord/Tenant - Appeal from Justice Court

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Landlord-Tenant

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 29, 2024

On September 26, 2023 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clackamas County. Judge Heather L. Karabeika presiding.

Filed

Sep 26, 2023

Status

Closed

Court

Clackamas County

County

Clackamas County, OR

Category

Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 29, 2024

On September 22, 2023 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clackamas County. Judge Heather L. Karabeika presiding.

Filed

Sep 22, 2023

Status

Closed

Court

Clackamas County

County

Clackamas County, OR

Category

Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 29, 2024

On September 1, 2023 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clackamas County. Judge Heather L. Karabeika presiding.

Filed

Sep 01, 2023

Status

Closed

Court

Clackamas County

County

Clackamas County, OR

Category

Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 29, 2024

On August 15, 2023 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clackamas County. Judge Heather L. Karabeika presiding.

Filed

Aug 15, 2023

Status

Closed

Court

Clackamas County

County

Clackamas County, OR

Category

Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 29, 2024

On August 7, 2023 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clackamas County. Judge Heather L. Karabeika presiding.

Filed

Aug 07, 2023

Status

Closed

Court

Clackamas County

County

Clackamas County, OR

Category

Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 29, 2024

On July 26, 2023 a small claims - general case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clackamas County. Judge Heather L. Karabeika presiding.

Filed

Jul 26, 2023

Status

Active

Court

Clackamas County

County

Clackamas County, OR

Category

Small Claims - General

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 29, 2024

On July 18, 2023 a petition custody/support/visitation case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clackamas County. Judge Heather L. Karabeika presiding.

Filed

Jul 18, 2023

Status

Active

Court

Clackamas County

County

Clackamas County, OR

Category

Petition Custody/Support/Visitation

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Custody,Visitation

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 21, 2023

On July 14, 2023 a small claims - general case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clackamas County. Judge Heather L. Karabeika presiding.

Filed

Jul 14, 2023

Status

Active

Court

Clackamas County

County

Clackamas County, OR

Category

Small Claims - General

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 29, 2024

On June 30, 2023 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clackamas County. Judge Heather L. Karabeika presiding.

Filed

Jun 30, 2023

Status

Closed

Court

Clackamas County

County

Clackamas County, OR

Category

Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 29, 2024

On June 26, 2023 a tort - general case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clackamas County. Judge Heather L. Karabeika presiding.

Filed

Jun 26, 2023

Status

Active

Court

Clackamas County

County

Clackamas County, OR

Category

Tort - General

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 29, 2024

On June 12, 2023 a small claims - general case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clackamas County. Judge Heather L. Karabeika presiding.

Filed

Jun 12, 2023

Status

Active

Court

Clackamas County

County

Clackamas County, OR

Category

Small Claims - General

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 10, 2024

On May 30, 2023 a document recording - civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clackamas County. Judge Heather L. Karabeika presiding.

Filed

May 30, 2023

Status

Closed

Court

Clackamas County

County

Clackamas County, OR

Category

Document Recording - Civil

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 03, 2023

On May 21, 2023 a dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clackamas County. Judge Heather L. Karabeika presiding.

Filed

May 21, 2023

Status

Active

Court

Clackamas County

County

Clackamas County, OR

Category

Dissolution

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 19, 2024

On May 9, 2023 a tort - general case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clackamas County. Judge Heather L. Karabeika presiding.

Filed

May 09, 2023

Status

Active

Court

Clackamas County

County

Clackamas County, OR

Category

Tort - General

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 29, 2024

On May 8, 2023 a dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clackamas County. Judge Heather L. Karabeika presiding.

Filed

May 08, 2023

Status

Active

Court

Clackamas County

County

Clackamas County, OR

Category

Dissolution

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 21, 2023

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