In February 2026, defendants in more than 820 cases in Multnomah county were waiting more than 45 days for an attorney

45 days to six months without representation

more than 600 cases

1 case

Six months to one year

more than 150 cases

Two to three years

59 cases

More than three years

One case

45 days to six months without representation

more than 600 cases

1 case

Six months to one year

more than 150 cases

Two to three years

59 cases

More than three years

One case

45 days to six months without representation

more than 600 cases

1 case

Six months to one year

more than 150 cases

Two to three years

59 cases

More than three years

One case

45 days to six months without representation

more than 600 cases

1 case

Six months to one year

more than 150 cases

Two to three years

59 cases

More than three years

One case

Guardian graphic. Source: Multnomah county circuit court. Data as of 19 February 2026. Wait times include defendants who have missed court hearings and had warrants issued against them for "failure to appear".