Jason Kropf: Personal Injury Attorney

jason brings over twenty-five years of trial experience and as well as a committed record of public service to his work as a personal injury attorney with high desert law. serving on the board of directors for the bend park and recreation district, he worked to protect and provide access to our open spaces; and from 2012 to 2020, he served on the board of court appointed special advocates (casa) of central oregon. he is honored to be serving his second term as state representative for house district 54 in bend.

EXPERIENCED TRIAL ATTORNEY

Jason’s previous legal service as a public defender and Deschutes County Deputy District Attorney gave him first hand experience with both sides of the justice system – driving home the way that our laws impact the lives of Oregonians every day.

Jason is an experienced trial attorney with over 20 years of fighting for justice in our courtrooms. Early in his career he served as a public defender in Multnomah and Deschutes County, and then served 15 years as a Deputy District Attorney in Deschutes County. Much of Jason’s work has involved standing up for children who have been subjected to abuse and neglect and survivors of domestic violence. Jason knows how important each case is and how much of a difference it makes to have an experienced attorney by your side.

COMMUNITY ADVOCATE

A 4th generation Oregonian, Jason has been fortunate enough to call Bend his home since 2003. His commitment to the legal profession and his home in Central Oregon, have led him to serve on a number of boards including helping children in crisis on the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Central Oregon board, and working to protect and provide access to our open spaces on the Bend Park and Recreation Board. Jason has served as an elected member of the Oregon State Bar House of Delegates and currently serves as State Representative for House District 54 in Bend.

JASON’S LEGAL EDUCATION

Jason is a proud product of Oregon public education. After finishing his high school education at Molalla Union High School, he went on to do his undergraduate work at Oregon State University. In 1996, he graduated from University of Oregon School of Law.

LEGAL MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS

Elected Positions

Oregon State Representative

House District 54, 2021-Present

Bend Park and Recreation District

Board of Directors, 2019-2021

Oregon State Bar: House of Delegates

Elected Delegate, 2018-2019

Boards and Committees

House Committee On Judiciary; Chair 2023-2024
JR Campbell Inns of Court: Executive Committee 2011-2014, President 2013
Oregon State Bar Juvenile Law Sections Executive Committee
CASA of Central Oregon: Board member 2012-2020
Summit HS Mock Trial coach, 2003-2020
Youth soccer coach

Memberships

Deschutes County Bar Association: 2003-Present

Bar Admissions

Oregon State Bar, 1996

Publications and Speaking Engagements

Jason has provided trainings to local attorney’s, law enforcement, OSU-Cascade students, school administrators, DHS child welfare caseworkers, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners, and mental health professionals. Jason has also been an instructor for Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Reserve Academy.