Judge Patricia A. Sullivan: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Appointed By: Gov. John A. Kitzhaber

Biography

The Hon. Patricia A. Sullivan (Ret.) served as a judge for the 9th Judicial District Circuit Court of Oregon. Sullivan was appointed to the bench by former Governor John Kitzhaber in 2000, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Frank Yraguen. She retired on June 30, 2016.


The 9th Judicial District encompasses Malheur County.


Prior to her appointment, Sullivan was the District Attorney for Malheur County. She also spent time as Malheur County Counsel.


Sullivan earned a bachelor’s degree from Lewis & Clark College in 1975. She then completed a J.D. at the University of Oregon School of Law. She was admitted to the State Bar of Oregon in 1978.


After graduating from law school, Sullivan opened her own private practice as a sole practitioner.


She and her husband, Larry, have two children. Larry has worked as an attorney in Vale.

Recent Cases by Hon. Patricia A. Sullivan

On February 4, 2023 a dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Malheur County. Judge Patricia A. Sullivan presiding.

Filed

Feb 04, 2023

Status

Closed

Court

Malheur County

County

Malheur County, OR

Category

Dissolution

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 12, 2023

On June 4, 2021 a post conviction relief case was filed in the jurisdiction of Malheur County. Judge Patricia A. Sullivan presiding.

Filed

Jun 04, 2021

Status

Appeal

Court

Malheur County

County

Malheur County, OR

Category

Post Conviction Relief

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 11, 2023

On May 17, 2021 a post conviction relief case was filed in the jurisdiction of Malheur County. Judge Patricia A. Sullivan presiding.

Filed

May 17, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Court

Malheur County

County

Malheur County, OR

Category

Post Conviction Relief

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 10, 2023

On March 26, 2021 a post conviction relief case was filed in the jurisdiction of Malheur County. Judge Patricia A. Sullivan presiding.

Filed

Mar 26, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Court

Malheur County

County

Malheur County, OR

Category

Post Conviction Relief

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 10, 2023

On March 22, 2021 a post conviction relief case was filed in the jurisdiction of Malheur County. Judge Patricia A. Sullivan presiding.

Filed

Mar 22, 2021

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

Malheur County

County

Malheur County, OR

Category

Post Conviction Relief

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 11, 2023

On September 11, 2020 a post conviction relief case was filed in the jurisdiction of Malheur County. Judge Patricia A. Sullivan presiding.

Filed

Sep 11, 2020

Status

Appealed

Court

Malheur County

County

Malheur County, OR

Category

Post Conviction Relief

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 10, 2023

On January 29, 2020 a post conviction relief case was filed in the jurisdiction of Malheur County. Judge Patricia A. Sullivan presiding.

Filed

Jan 29, 2020

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

Malheur County

County

Malheur County, OR

Category

Post Conviction Relief

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 10, 2023

On September 12, 2019 a post conviction relief case was filed in the jurisdiction of Malheur County. Judge Patricia A. Sullivan presiding.

Filed

Sep 12, 2019

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

Malheur County

County

Malheur County, OR

Category

Post Conviction Relief

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 12, 2022

On October 12, 2017 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Malheur County. Judge Patricia A. Sullivan presiding.

Filed

Oct 12, 2017

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

Malheur County

County

Malheur County, OR

Category

Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 15, 2022

On September 15, 2017 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Malheur County. Judge Patricia A. Sullivan presiding.

Filed

Sep 15, 2017

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

Malheur County

County

Malheur County, OR

Category

Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 14, 2022

On March 27, 2017 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Malheur County. Judge Patricia A. Sullivan presiding.

Filed

Mar 27, 2017

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

Malheur County

County

Malheur County, OR

Category

Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 13, 2022

On February 20, 2017 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Malheur County. Judge Patricia A. Sullivan presiding.

Filed

Feb 20, 2017

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

Malheur County

County

Malheur County, OR

Category

Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 13, 2022

On February 9, 2017 a post conviction relief case was filed in the jurisdiction of Malheur County. Judge Patricia A. Sullivan presiding.

Filed

Feb 09, 2017

Status

Judgment on Appeal

Court

Malheur County

County

Malheur County, OR

Category

Post Conviction Relief

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 13, 2022

On June 27, 2016 an identity record case was filed in the jurisdiction of Malheur County. Judge Patricia A. Sullivan presiding.

Filed

Jun 27, 2016

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

Malheur County

County

Malheur County, OR

Category

Identity Record

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 18, 2022

On June 8, 2016 constitutional writs - habeas corpus case was filed in the jurisdiction of Malheur County. Judge Patricia A. Sullivan presiding.

Filed

Jun 08, 2016

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

Malheur County

County

Malheur County, OR

Category

Constitutional Writs - Habeas Corpus

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 18, 2022

On October 19, 2015 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Malheur County. Judge Patricia A. Sullivan presiding.

Filed

Oct 19, 2015

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

Malheur County

County

Malheur County, OR

Category

Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 19, 2022

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