The Multnomah County District Attorney is responsible for prosecuting offenders who commit state criminal law violations in Multnomah County.
Mike Schmidt is the elected District Attorney in Multnomah County. The Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office has approximately 200 staff members, including 78 appointed Deputy District Attorneys.
The Multnomah County District Attorney is responsible for prosecuting offenders who commit state criminal law violations in Multnomah County. Mike Schmidt is the elected District Attorney in Multnomah County. The Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office has approximately 200 staff members, including 78 appointed Deputy District Attorneys. |
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At sentencing, the victim and her mother told the court about the extensive negative impacts of Mr. Moo-Caamal’s crimes. The Honorable Judge Benjamin Souede directly addressed the victim and commended her for the bravery, courage and strength she showed during her trial testimony and again at sentencing.
More »“I have nightmares where I don’t have a voice. I try to scream and nothing comes out,” described one of the victims. At age 13, she decided to report the abuse after watching YouTube videos of other survivors sharing their stories of childhood sexual abuse. “I found strength listening to survivors talk about their experiences and hearing how things got better for them after they spoke out.”
More »“We emphatically support the MCDA’s effort to make gun crime data more accessible to the community. Clear, accessible data is one of the best tools we have to inform public policy around reducing gun violence and it allows us, as a community, to track our progress toward shared goals. Ending gun violence in Portland and surrounding communities will require a highly coordinated, whole of community effort. We appreciate and thank MCDA for their steadfast partnership.” Acting US Attorney Scott Erik Asphaug stated.
More »September 15 2021 Contact: Elisabeth Shepard, Communications Director Elisabeth.Shepard@nullmcda.us Grand...
More »“My brother was my constant. He was there for my graduations, my wedding, my daughters’ birthdays, holidays, the death of my mother and then one day he just wasn’t… Jason is now a memory. He is a collection of pictures, stories, and feelings by the people who are left to live this life without him.” Victim Jason Miller's sister said.
More »"We found no legal basis to pursue criminal charges under current law. In an effort to bring transparency to these conclusions, our office has produced and made publicly available two explanatory memos detailing the circumstances of these complaints and the legal framework within which our office has the authority to review such cases. I encourage members of the public to review the memos published with this statement. "
More »Elisabeth Shepard, Communications Director Elisabeth.Shepard@nullmcda.us DA Mike Schmidt announces guilty...
More »September 1 2021 Elisabeth Shepard, Communications Director Elisabeth.Shepard@nullmcda.us DA Mike...
More »August 30 2021 Elisabeth Shepard, Communications Director Elisabeth.Shepard@nullmcda.us DA Mike...
More »"We are here today because we understand that there’s going to be an event this Sunday that may lead to hate and violence. I continue to condemn these things. They have no legitimate purpose. The right— the duty even— to peacefully protest and say what you believe in is undermined by these acts."
More »Mr. Beiser has twice before been convicted of sexually abusing other children.
More »The Multnomah District Attorney’s Office has charged the defendant with one count of second-degree murder and unlawful use of a weapon and is scheduled for arraignment for those charges earlier this afternoon.
More »August 13 2021 Contact: Elisabeth Shepard, Communications Director Elisabeth.Shepard@nullmcda.us DA...
More »Last Friday, Chief Counsel to the Oregon Department of Justice Michael Slauson wrote a letter to the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office (MCDA) outlining his findings in a complaint wagered against DA Mike Schmidt among others in the District Attorney’s office. The complainants were Joseph Owan and Russell Earl Schultz.
More »One year later, DA Schmidt continues to focus resources on the crimes with the deepest negative impacts on our community while upholding the will of the 77% of voters who elected him by enacting bold criminal justice reforms in “real-time” through a global pandemic and a historic call for racial justice.
More »Today, Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt announced that Cyan Bass received a 48-month prison sentence after being convicted of one count of Criminal Mischief in the First Degree, one count of Arson in the First Degree, Attempted Assault in the First Degree, one count of Unlawful Possession of an Explosive Device and one count of riot. Bass pleaded guilty to all charges prior to conviction and sentencing.
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