Only a very small percentage of criminal cases attract media attention. We try to prevent or avoid media attention whenever possible. The following list of cases are examples of some of our cases that have attracted media attention:
Homicide Cases Reported by The Oregonian Newspaper
State of Oregon vs. Kemple - Murder Charges
Mr. Kemple found not guilty by jury.
State of Oregon vs. Self - Murder Charges
Mr. Self found not guilty by jury.
State of Oregon vs. Butler and Butler - Murder Charges
Both men found not guilty by jury.
State of Oregon vs. Thamprapas - Murder, Arson and Assault Charges
Ms. Thamprapas had murder, arson and assault charges dismissed in plea bargain. She pled guilty to theft and hindering prosecution.
State of Oregon vs. Ritchie - Murder Charges
Jury found Mr. Ritchie not guilty of murder but of lesser included offense of negligent homicide.
State of Oregon vs. Davidson - Homicide
Jury found Mr. Davidson not guilty of criminally negligent homicide charges arising out of an accident on the Willamette River when a float plane pilot struck and killed two people in a canoe.
State of Oregon vs. Keller
Double homicide - No charges filed.

Rape, Sodomy Case Reported by The Oregonian Newspaper
State of Oregon vs. Johnson - Rape and Sodomy Charges
Mr. Johnson found not guilty by jury of all charges.

Rape, Kidnapping Case Reported by Headlight-Herald Newspaper in Tillamook, Oregon
State of Oregon vs. Derrick - Rape, Kidnapping, Sodomy, Sex Abuse Charges
Jury found Mr. Derrick not guilty of rape, kidnapping, sodomy, sex abuse, etc.

Perjury Case Reported in The Oregonian Newspaper
State vs. Gustafson - Perjury
Jury found Ms. Gustafson not guilty of perjury in the first trial. In the second trial the judge dismissed all remaining charges.

Drug Case Reported by The Oregonian Newspaper
United States vs. Avance
Federal judge declared search warrant affidavit of drug enforcement office agent and state police to be in "reckless disregard of the truth" and as a result all marijuana and gun charges were dismissed.

Murder Case Filmed on Court TV and Reported in Wallowa County Chieftan Newspaper
State of Oregon vs. Northon
After several days of jury trial, murder charges dismissed in exchange for plea to manslaughter.

Willamette Week Newspaper

Numerous articles on various local matters involving Mr. Birmingham's cases.