Welcome To The District Attorney's Office
Thank you for visiting the Office of the District Attorney for Deschutes County website. District Attorney Patrick J. Flaherty and his dedicated attorneys and staff are committed to keeping our community a safe place to live. The office serves the citizens of Deschutes County, working to reduce crime, protect innocent victims, and enhance the lives of district residents.
The District Attorney’s Office continues in its mission to efficiently and effectively seek justice, for the safety and well-being of our community.
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DDA Lillah Lehner and I had the privilege of participating in the Oregon Youth Challenge Career Fair today. We were both impressed with Class 45.
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Today, a defendant was sentenced to 205 months of prison for sexual assaults committed against his former wife of 30 years. The defendant was convicted of two counts of Rape in the First Degree, Burglary in the First Degree, and Unlawful Use of a Weapon.
The State, appearing through DDA Brigid Turner, read the victim’s impact statement to a packed courtroom; which included her specific recognition of two Bend PD detectives for their care in handling the case, the Deputy DAs that worked on the case and the DA’s Office Victims Assistance Program Director. Her statement concluded with “Justice has been served today. My daughter and I can move forward with the knowledge that if you stand up with integrity, justice will have a successful outcome, as it has today.”
This case would not be possible without the fortitude and strength of the victim, a true survivor and the dedication of the Bend PD detectives.
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Today I joined approximately 550 members of our community at the KIDS Center's Healing Heart's Lunch; thank you to the KIDS Center for all that they do for children in our community. This April, join me in the Blue Ribbon campaign, designed to raise awareness about child abuse, educate the community on how to prevent child abuse and what to do should it occur. For more information, please go to the KIDS Center website. www.kidscenter.org