Judge Ricardo J. Menchaca: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Appointed By: Gov. John A. Kitzhaber

Biography

The Hon. Ricardo J. Menchaca is a judge for the 20th Judicial District Circuit Court in Oregon. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor John Kitzhaber on July 31, 2013, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Gayle A. Nachtigal.


The 20th Judicial District encompasses Washington County. Over the course of his judicial career, Menchaca has held assignments as the presiding juvenile court judge for Washington County. He also oversaw the Domestic Violence Deferred Sentencing Program.


Prior to his appointment, Menchaca was a sole practitioner in his own private practice, a law firm he established in 2011. During his tenure there, he handled criminal, civil, family, and juvenile law matters. Before that, he was a trial attorney for the Zurich American Insurance Company (2009 to 2011) and Smith Freed & Eberhard (2008 to 2009).


Menchaca earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Oregon State University in 1995. He then completed a J.D. at Western Michigan University, Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 1999. He is admitted to practice in Oregon (2000), Washington (2008), and the United States District Court for the District of Oregon (2000).


After graduating from law school, Menchaca entered into private practice, handling juvenile law matters as an associate at Bertoni & Todd. He stayed with the firm until 2001, at which time he joined the Metropolitan Public Defender’s Office. Then, in 2007, he became an assistant attorney general, specializing in post-conviction relief and inmate civil rights claims for the Oregon Department of Justice.


His memberships have included the Oregon Hispanic Bar Association, the Oregon Women Lawyers Association, and the Washington County Bar Association. He has also been involved with the Oregon Judges Charitable Foundation, and he has volunteered with the St. Andrew Legal Clinic.


Raised in Salem, Oregon, Menchaca attended McKay High School. He is a veteran of the United States Air Force, where he served in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm.

Recent Cases by Hon. Ricardo J. Menchaca

On May 10, 2023 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washington County. Judge Ricardo J. Menchaca presiding.

Filed

May 10, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Washington County

County

Washington County, OR

Category

Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 04, 2024

On March 16, 2023 a tort - general case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washington County. Judge Ricardo J. Menchaca presiding.

Filed

Mar 16, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Ricardo J. Menchaca Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ricardo J. Menchaca

Court

Washington County

County

Washington County, OR

Category

Tort - General

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 29, 2024

On October 24, 2022 a landlord/tenant - residential or return of personal property case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washington County. Judge Ricardo J. Menchaca presiding.

Filed

Oct 24, 2022

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Washington County

County

Washington County, OR

Category

Landlord/Tenant - Residential or Return of Personal Property

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Landlord-Tenant

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 08, 2023

On June 7, 2022 a tort - general case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washington County. Judge Ricardo J. Menchaca presiding.

Filed

Jun 07, 2022

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Ricardo J. Menchaca Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ricardo J. Menchaca

Court

Washington County

County

Washington County, OR

Category

Tort - General

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 12, 2023

On March 8, 2022 a tort - general case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washington County. Judge Ricardo J. Menchaca presiding.

Filed

Mar 08, 2022

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Ricardo J. Menchaca Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ricardo J. Menchaca

Court

Washington County

County

Washington County, OR

Category

Tort - General

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 12, 2023

On November 11, 2021 a tort - general case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washington County. Judge Ricardo J. Menchaca presiding.

Filed

Nov 11, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Ricardo J. Menchaca Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ricardo J. Menchaca

Court

Washington County

County

Washington County, OR

Category

Tort - General

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 11, 2023

On September 13, 2021 a post conviction relief case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washington County. Judge Ricardo J. Menchaca presiding.

Filed

Sep 13, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Ricardo J. Menchaca Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ricardo J. Menchaca

Court

Washington County

County

Washington County, OR

Category

Post Conviction Relief

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 19, 2023

On May 13, 2021 a property - general case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washington County. Judge Ricardo J. Menchaca presiding.

Filed

May 13, 2021

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

Hon. Ricardo J. Menchaca Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ricardo J. Menchaca

Court

Washington County

County

Washington County, OR

Category

Property - General

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 14, 2023

On April 22, 2021 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washington County. Judge Ricardo J. Menchaca presiding.

Filed

Apr 22, 2021

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

Hon. Ricardo J. Menchaca Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ricardo J. Menchaca

Court

Washington County

County

Washington County, OR

Category

Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 06, 2022

On April 22, 2021 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washington County. Judge Ricardo J. Menchaca presiding.

Filed

Apr 22, 2021

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

Hon. Ricardo J. Menchaca Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ricardo J. Menchaca

Court

Washington County

County

Washington County, OR

Category

Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 06, 2022

On September 16, 2020 a tort - general case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washington County. Judge Ricardo J. Menchaca presiding.

Filed

Sep 16, 2020

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Ricardo J. Menchaca Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ricardo J. Menchaca

Court

Washington County

County

Washington County, OR

Category

Tort - General

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 16, 2023

On June 24, 2020 a post conviction relief case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washington County. Judge Ricardo J. Menchaca presiding.

Filed

Jun 24, 2020

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

Hon. Ricardo J. Menchaca Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ricardo J. Menchaca

Court

Washington County

County

Washington County, OR

Category

Post Conviction Relief

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 30, 2022

On May 20, 2019 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washington County. Judge Ricardo J. Menchaca presiding.

Filed

May 20, 2019

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

Hon. Ricardo J. Menchaca Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ricardo J. Menchaca

Court

Washington County

County

Washington County, OR

Category

Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 10, 2022

On April 17, 2019 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washington County. Judge Ricardo J. Menchaca presiding.

Filed

Apr 17, 2019

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

Hon. Ricardo J. Menchaca Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ricardo J. Menchaca

Court

Washington County

County

Washington County, OR

Category

Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 11, 2022

On April 16, 2019 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washington County. Judge Ricardo J. Menchaca presiding.

Filed

Apr 16, 2019

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

Hon. Ricardo J. Menchaca Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ricardo J. Menchaca

Court

Washington County

County

Washington County, OR

Category

Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 11, 2022

On April 8, 2019 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washington County. Judge Ricardo J. Menchaca presiding.

Filed

Apr 08, 2019

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

Hon. Ricardo J. Menchaca Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ricardo J. Menchaca

Court

Washington County

County

Washington County, OR

Category

Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 11, 2022

On February 25, 2019 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washington County. Judge Ricardo J. Menchaca presiding.

Filed

Feb 25, 2019

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

Hon. Ricardo J. Menchaca Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ricardo J. Menchaca

Court

Washington County

County

Washington County, OR

Category

Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 11, 2022

On February 18, 2019 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washington County. Judge Ricardo J. Menchaca presiding.

Filed

Feb 18, 2019

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

Hon. Ricardo J. Menchaca Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ricardo J. Menchaca

Court

Washington County

County

Washington County, OR

Category

Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 11, 2022

On February 13, 2019 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washington County. Judge Ricardo J. Menchaca presiding.

Filed

Feb 13, 2019

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

Hon. Ricardo J. Menchaca Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ricardo J. Menchaca

Court

Washington County

County

Washington County, OR

Category

Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 11, 2022

On February 7, 2019 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washington County. Judge Ricardo J. Menchaca presiding.

Filed

Feb 07, 2019

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

Hon. Ricardo J. Menchaca Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ricardo J. Menchaca

Court

Washington County

County

Washington County, OR

Category

Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 11, 2022

On January 28, 2019 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washington County. Judge Ricardo J. Menchaca presiding.

Filed

Jan 28, 2019

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

Hon. Ricardo J. Menchaca Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ricardo J. Menchaca

Court

Washington County

County

Washington County, OR

Category

Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 08, 2023

On January 9, 2019 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washington County. Judge Ricardo J. Menchaca presiding.

Filed

Jan 09, 2019

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

Hon. Ricardo J. Menchaca Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ricardo J. Menchaca

Court

Washington County

County

Washington County, OR

Category

Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 12, 2022

On December 27, 2018 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washington County. Judge Ricardo J. Menchaca presiding.

Filed

Dec 27, 2018

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

Hon. Ricardo J. Menchaca Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ricardo J. Menchaca

Court

Washington County

County

Washington County, OR

Category

Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 10, 2022

On December 21, 2018 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washington County. Judge Ricardo J. Menchaca presiding.

Filed

Dec 21, 2018

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Ricardo J. Menchaca Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ricardo J. Menchaca

Court

Washington County

County

Washington County, OR

Category

Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 18, 2024

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