About Jason
Jason Short is a seasoned trial attorney and trusted advisor who represents clients facing serious and sensitive criminal allegations. Public figures, judges and their family members, elected officials, professionals, and fellow members of the community have placed their trust in Jason when their freedom, reputation, and future were at stake. His practice serves people from every walk of life, providing each client with the same discretion, personal attention, and determined advocacy.
Jason has successfully persuaded prosecutors to dismiss serious charges, including allegations of rape, sexual abuse, and manslaughter. He has also secured favorable trial outcomes for clients accused of offenses ranging from DUII and sexual abuse to manslaughter.
Jason is proud to provide quality legal representation to his clients facing both criminal and non-criminal matters throughout Oregon. Prior to starting the Short Law Group, P.C., Jason worked for nearly 8 years as a Deputy District Attorney in Oregon. As a former prosecutor, he gained extensive trial experience, trying over 160 cases to juries and judges and handling over 6,000 cases. These cases ranged from drunk driving and DUII to misdemeanors, felonies, and serious Measure 11 cases. He has even represented attorneys in court facing criminal charges. Jason also gained experience as an intern in the United States Attorney’s Office in Portland, where he tried cases in federal court. Additionally, Jason gave several trainings on search and seizure law to new police officers and sheriff’s deputies and can now apply this valuable knowledge to his clients facing similar legal issues. After leaving the District Attorney’s Office, Jason opened his own law practice and successfully grew it by earning the respect of judges and attorneys throughout the region. He has a reputation for being honest, loyal, helpful, and fair.
These experiences, both in and outside the courtroom, have given Jason an intricate understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of both criminal and civil cases, as well as the strategies used by opposing counsel. His knowledge of the criminal justice system offers you a unique opportunity to understand the best approaches to your particular legal situation.
Jason has been named to “The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers” List. The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers is an invitation-only national organization composed of America’s Top Trial Lawyers. Membership is extended solely to the select few of the most qualified attorneys from each state who exemplify superior qualifications of leadership, reputation, influence, stature, and profile as civil plaintiff or criminal defense trial lawyers. Salem DUI Lawyer & Criminal Defense Attorney Jason Short was selected in 2014, 2015, and 2016 to join this distinguished group of trial lawyers.
Gun Rights Restoration
As a certified pistol instructor and member of the National Rifle Association (NRA), Jason Short is also one of Portland’s most esteemed gun rights restoration attorneys. Jason can provide specific legal knowledge and personal experience regarding gun rights, gun ownership and self-defense issues involving firearms.
Background
On a personal note, Jason was born in Washington State and raised in Salem, Oregon. After attending college in Utah, Jason returned to Oregon and graduated from Willamette University College of Law. Jason is married and the father of 4 children. Jason enjoys spending time with his family as well as playing golf, fishing, racquetball, hiking and camping. He is also an Eagle Scout.
