District Attorney
Jody Newby is the elected District Attorney for Coos County and was elected in 2024. Jody has been a prosecutor throughout her entire career as an attorney. Jody began working in Coos County September of 2015 as a Deputy District Attorney and became the Chief Deputy District Attorney shortly thereafter. She has worked extensively with the South Coast Interagency Narcotics Team, Crash Team, and Major Crime Team since coming to work for the Coos County District Attorney's Office.
Prior to coming to Coos County, Jody interned at the city of Bothell Prosecutor's Office and also worked as a Deputy Prosecutor at the Cowlitz County Prosecutor's Office for over six years. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Willamette University in 2001, and Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from Seattle University School of Law in 2008.
To contact Jody, call (541)396-7550.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Coos County District Attorney is to uphold the Constitutions of the United States and the State of Oregon, to uphold the laws of the United States and the State of Oregon, to preserve the safety of the citizens of Coos County, to protect the rights of the victims of crime and to pursue justice for all citizens with skill, honor and integrity.
Disclaimer
We are not permitted by law to give legal advice. If you need a lawyer, please contact the Lawyer Referral Service of the Oregon State Bar at (503)684-3763 or 1-800-452-7636.
Information
Coos County Courts:
- 541-396-8372
Oregon Attorney General, Consumer Fraud Complaints:
- Southwestern Public Defender Services: (541)267-2472
- Legal Aid Services of Oregon: (541)269-1226