Heather is a native Oregonian, born and raised in the Willamette Valley outside of Salem. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Oregon, majoring in Political Science and Planning, Public Policy, & Management. Prior to law school, she worked as a legal assistant for an immigration law firm where she fell in love with the practice of law, and the opportunity to advocate for folks in her community. While in law school, Heather clerked with various immigration law firms and the Oregon Department of Justice Child Advocacy Section. Heather is a graduate of Willamette University College of Law and joined The Public Defender of Marion County in August 2022 after taking the Oregon bar exam. In her spare time, she can be found camping, spending time with her family, and indulging in every whim of her Golden Retriever. Heather is a member of the Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Marion County Bar, Oregon Women Lawyers Association, and Willamette Valley Inns at Court.

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