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If you have been charged with the crime of Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (DUII) and you meet the requirements in the Defendant's Declaration of Eligibility, you may qualify for the DUII Diversion Program. Information and forms for this program are on the Forms page.​

If you are charged with a criminal offense and you cannot afford to hire an attorney, you may qualify for a court-appointed attorney.

To apply for a court-appointed attorney:

  • ​You may submit the application online by visiting the Court Appointed Attorney website.
  • You may also apply in-person at the Law Enforcement Center. You can complete the application when you arrive to court for your first appearance. You will need to provide information about your financial circumstances, you may need to pay a $20 application fee and a contribution fee towards the cost of court-appointed counsel.
If you do qualify for a court-appointed attorney, and if the court determines that you have the ability to pay, you may have to re-pay some or all of the cost of your court-appointed attorney. If you do not qualify for a court-appointed attorney, you will need to hire an attorney on your own.
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Washington County Court Appointed Attorney Firms


Harris Law Firm PC
165 SE 26th Ave.
Hillsboro, Oregon 97123
503-648-4777

Hillsboro Law Group PC
5289 NE Elam Young Pkwy #110
Hillsboro, Oregon 97124
503-648-0707

Cornerstone Law Group
220 NE 3rd Ave.
Hillsboro, Oregon 97124
503-648-7383

KN Defense
328 W Main St., Ste. C
Hillsboro, OR 97123
949-250-8770​

Metropolitan Public Defenders

400 E. Main St. #210
Hillsboro, Oregon 97124
503-726-7900

Ridehalgh & Associates, LLC
180 E. Main St. Suite 210
Hillsboro, Oregon 97123
503-693-7505​

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The Washington County Circuit Court Criminal Department is located at the Law Enforcement Center (LEC) located at 215 S.W. Adams Street, Hillsboro, Oregon 97123. There is also a courtroom located in this building, and this is where most people have their first court appearance (arraignment) in any criminal or traffic case.

If you received a criminal citation requiring you to come to court at the above address, or if you were arrested and signed a Release Agreement that lists the above address for your court appearance, you need to come to the LEC courtroom for your court date.

After your first appearance, most court hearings are held in the main Washington County Courthouse located at 150 N. 1st Ave, Hillsboro, Oregon 97123. At your first appearance you will be told where your next court hearing will be held. If you have a question about which courthouse or which courtroom you need to go to for a hearing, ask your attorney or call the court before the date of your hearing.

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If you failed to appear for a scheduled court date and a warrant was issued for your arrest, you have two options for resolving the warrant without waiting to be arrested.

  1. You can turn yourself in to the Washington County Jail at 215 SW Adams Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97123.
  2. You can file a motion or complete a TSI (Turn Self In) Request Letter to turn yourself in at the court's TSI Docket on Fridays at 8:15am. This request must be approved by a judge. ​

FTA Turn Self In Docket Procedure

​​​TSI Appearance Request​

To have an arrest or conviction removed from your record (set aside), you must file legal documents with the Court and the District Attorney's Office. The law governing this process is found in ORS 137.225. Forms for set asides can be located on the statewide forms page and the marijuana conviction set aside or reduction page.​

​​Settlement Conferences

Upon request, settlement conferences can be scheduled Monday through Friday. Contact the judge's staff for more information, applicable fees and scheduling. Refer to the Rules and Expectations for Criminal Judicial Settlement Conferences. 

Hearing Initial Appearance/Hearing Further Proceeding: In the interest of court/party efficiency, attorneys may request immediate judicial assignment and cancel the scheduled hearing. Requests may be made based on the following criteria:

  • Defendant is in custody,
  • Defendant has been charged with Measure 11, Jessica's Law, or higher charge(s)
  • Defendant has multiple open cases, or
  • Defendant has at least one case already assigned to an individual judge.
This form should be electronically filed in File and Serve as a Request (RQ) as soon as reasonably practicable and the filing attorney is agreeing to provide notice to the defendant.

 Request for Judicial Assignment and Cancel Hearing​


Criminal FAQs

​​A request to reschedule an arraignment must be made in advance and in writing. If you have an attorney, you should speak with your attorney who can advise you. Should there be an emergency or other situation that may allow a reset of your arraignment, please e-mail the Judge’s staff a written request as soon as possible prior to the arraignment date, including your name, case number (if available), and the specifics of your request with a contact number so that court staff can reach you to advise of the judge’s decision. Please note that failure to appear at a scheduled court date may result in a warrant for your arrest. Proof of hospitalization may be faxed to 503-846-6087.​

  1. ​You will be checked in with the verifier's office. They will ask you if you would like to apply for a court appointed attorney, or if you will be retaining your own attorney. You will be provided a copy of the charging instrument (a document which lists the offense(s) you are being charged with).
  2. The Washington County Sheriff's Deputy in the courtroom will advise you as to whether or not you will need to complete the booking process after you have been arraigned. Booking process includes being fingerprinted and photographed.
  3. The judge will take the bench and calls each case individually. Once the rights are given, the judge will call each case, when you hear your name called, you must step to the podium and answer any questions the judge will have.
  4. The judge will advise you of your next court appearance as well as authorize a court appointed attorney to assist you if that is applicable.
Please note, many individuals are scheduled on the arraignment docket. Arrive early to be seen early. It may take more than an hour to complete the arraignment and booking process.

​Please refer to the Washington County Jail website. This will provide specific information on how to post bail and also how to arrange visits with a friend or relative currently incarcerated in the Washington County Jail.​

​Please contact the Release Office within the Washington County Court Criminal Department. The Release Assistance Officer(s) will review your request to determine whether or not your Release Agreement may be modified to allow you to leave the State of Oregon.​

Additional Information

Pre-Trial Release Hearing Regarding Contact with Minor Children – Conflicting Orders



Contact Us

Criminal Department
Law Enforcement Center
215 SW Adams Avenue
Hillsboro, Oregon 97123
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