Occupation: Deputy District Attorney Crook County

Occupational Background: Private Practice, 1985 - 1986; Staff Attorney Marion-Polk Legal Aid, 1987 - 1990; Assistant Attorney General, Oregon Dept. of Justice,1990 -1992; Deputy District Attorney, Polk County,1992 - 1997; Assistant Attorney General, Oregon Dept. of Justice,1997 - 2006; Deputy District Attorney, Crook County, 2006 - present

Educational Background: Post Falls High School, Post Falls, ID, 1978; B.A., The College of Idaho, Caldwell, ID, 1982; J.D., Willamette Univ. College of Law, Salem, OR, 1985

Prior Governmental Experience: See Occupational Background above

Chair, Crook County Multi-Disciplinary Child Abuse Team, 2007 - present
Member, "For the Children" Child Abuse Prevention Committee, 2007 - present
Member, Oregon District Attorney's Association Legislative Committee, 2000 - present
Instructor, Polk County Combined Agency Reserve Academy, 1993-2006

I have devoted my legal career to holding criminals accountable, and to standing up for the rights of victims. It has been my privilege to serve the people of Crook County for the past two years as Deputy District Attorney. I look forward to continuing my service as your District Attorney.

(This information furnished by Daina A. Vitolins.)