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DA dismisses more than 600 criminal cases over lack of defense attorneys
DA dismisses more than 600 criminal cases over lack of defense attorneys
DA dismisses more than 600 criminal cases over lack of defense attorneys

Published on: 02/19/2026

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File photo of a Multnomah County courtroom. District Attorney Nathan Vasquez told lawmakers that a recent Oregon Supreme Court ruling led to the dismissal of hundreds of cases.

Multnomah County prosecutors have dismissed more than 600 criminal cases in response to a recent Oregon Supreme Court ruling that set clear timelines for people to get court-appointed lawyers.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2026/02/da-dismisses-more-than-600-criminal-cases-over-lack-of-defense-attorneys.html

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