Independence had unchanged number of active license to practice law in Q1 than previous quarter

The number of active legal licenses in Independence remained the same in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the fourth quarter of 2024, according to the Oregon State Bar.

There were three active legal licenses in the city in the first quarter of 2025.

As of October 2024, the average salary for a lawyer in Oregon is around $104,964 per year.

Oregon has experienced a public defender shortage since 2021. A recent report from the Oregon Public Defense Commission found that the state needs approximately 500 attorneys to adequately address the state's caseload. As of March 2024, this staffing shortage resulted in roughly 2,500 individuals statewide lacking legal representation, including over 100 in custody.

Lawyer Name	Bar Number	Date License was Granted
Abigail Fitts	163819	-
James F. Healy	792621	-
Rebecca M. Sexton	862834	-