Oregon Legal Overview: Eugene-Springfield The Eugene-Springfield metropolitan area in Oregon is defined by the Census Bureau as covering Lane County. This county is covered by Oregon’s 2nd Judicial District. The Lane County Circuit Court, located in the county seat of Eugene, is the county’s main trial court with general jurisdiction over all criminal and civil cases filed in the county. This court handles everything from felony prosecutions to probate matters and family law. Listed below are the main cities in the Eugene-Springfield metro area.
Top Oregon cities for Legal Issues: Eugene
Trending Legal Topics: The Oregon Supreme Court is the highest court in the state, and can overturn or uphold a ruling handed down by the intermediate appellate court. All federal cases in Lane County must be filed with the Eugene Division of the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon. Bankruptcy petitions must likewise be filed with the Eugene Division of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Oregon. Federal court appeals are heard by the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. |