Jason Short - Portland, OR
Attorney at Gilroy Napoli Short Law Group LLP
Criminal Defense/ DUI Lawyers in Portland, OR
12755 SW 69th Avenue Suite 200 Portland, OR 97223
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Portland Criminal Defense/ DUI Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense/ DUI 100%
Litigation: 100%
Attorney Information
Overview
Jason Short is a seasoned Oregon trial attorney who represents clients in criminal defense and complex legal matters statewide. Before founding Short Law Group, P.C., he served nearly eight years as a Deputy District Attorney, where he tried more than 160 cases before juries and judges and handled over 6,000 matters ranging from DUII and misdemeanor charges to serious felony and Measure 11 prosecutions. He also interned with the United States Attorneyโs Office, gaining federal courtroom experience. His background as a former prosecutorโand his work training law enforcement on search and seizure lawโgives him strategic insight into how cases are investigated, charged, and tried.
Drawing on that extensive courtroom experience, Jason provides aggressive, results-driven criminal defense representation, including DUI defense, felony defense, and gun rights restoration. He has even represented fellow attorneys facing criminal charges, reflecting the trust placed in his advocacy skills. Recognized for his trial ability and professional reputation, Jason was selected in 2014, 2015, and 2016 to The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers, an invitation-only distinction honoring leading trial attorneys nationwide. As a certified pistol instructor and member of the National Rifle Association, he is particularly knowledgeable in firearm law and gun rights restoration cases.
Born in Washington and raised in Salem, Jason returned to Oregon after college to earn his law degree from Willamette University College of Law. He is married with four children and is active in his community. Outside the courtroom, he enjoys golf, fishing, racquetball, hiking, camping, and is proud to be an Eagle Scoutโvalues that reflect the discipline, integrity, and dedication he brings to every clientโs case.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Top 100 DUI Attorneys In Oregon (National Advocacy for DUI Defense), 2013 - 2017
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers (National Trial Lawyers), 2014 - 2017
Education
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Legal Education
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Willamette University College of Law,
Salem,
Oregon
J.D.
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Willamette University College of Law,
Salem,
Oregon
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Non Legal Education
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Utah State Universirty,
Logan,
Utah, 1997
B.S.
Honors: Dean's List
Major: Economics
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Utah State Universirty,
Logan,
Utah, 1997
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Past Positions
- Washington County DA's Office, Deputy DA, 2000 - 2008
- US Attorney's Office, Law Cleark, 1999 - 2000
Classes and Seminars
- OSB Uniform Jury Instruction Committee, 2015 - 2016
Published Works
Articles
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Felony DUI Chapter, OCDLA DUI Trial Notebook, 2014
Bar Admissions
- Oregon, 2000
- U.S. District Court District of Oregon, 2002
Other Affiliations
- National College For DUI Defense, 2009 - Present (Member)
- Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (Member)
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2009 - 2017 (Member)
Reviews
Highlights
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5.0 Value
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5.0 Quality of Service
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5.0 Professional Competence
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Hired Attorney 2017Jason knew exactly what needed to be done and how to get it done quickly, the right way the first time, when he drafted my conviction reduction filing.
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Contact
12755 SW 69th Avenue
Suite 200
Portland, OR 97223
Phone: (503) 747-7198
Fax: 503-747-2951
Email: Send a message
Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00PM
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