This series covers Goodwin's work as a judge for the U.S. District Court of Oregon. It includes materials relating to cases that Goodwin was assigned as a district judge but continued to work on after his appointment to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, as well as other materials relating to his work as a district judge that postdate his appointment to the Ninth Circuit. In addition to case records, this series includes administrative records and correspondence, records relating to out-of-district assignments Goodwin received, and memorabilia.