Our mission is to guarantee all persons accused of violations or crimes their constitutional rights to a fair and speedy judicial process while preserving their dignity, as well as protecting the rights of the citizens of St. Helens.  We strive to provide defendants with the tools they need to successfully complete their court requirements.

The court staff can answer questions about court schedules, bail amounts, general procedure, and other administrative matters, but cannot give legal advice.  

Cindy L. Phillips,
Interim Judge

Michael J. O’Brien,
Judge, pro-tem

Larry J. Blake, Jr.,
Judge, pro-tem

MUNICIPAL COURT PROSECUTOR - The City of St. Helens is requesting proposals for prosecutorial legal services from qualified interested attorneys with knowledge of municipal law and processes, as well as trial practice knowledge and experience.

Click here to download a copy of the RFP packet, including a sample contract.  Proposals must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May, 18, 2012.  To hand deliver, please go to City Hall at 265 Strand Street, St. Helens, Oregon.  To mail, address package to:

Office of City Recorder
City of St. Helens
P.O. Box 278
St. Helens, OR 97051 

Proposals received after the designated time and date will be returned unopened.

The City reserves the right to reject all proposals, to request additional information concerning any proposal for purposes of clarification, and to accept or negotiate any modifications to any proposal following the deadline for receipt of all proposals, and to waive any irregularities if such would serve the best interests of the City in the sole determination of the City.  All inquiries regarding the Request for Proposals and current legal services of the Municipal Court including legal activities and past/current litigation should be directed to the Finance Director at the above address.  It is the intention of the City to follow-through and complete this process in a timely manner.