Jason Benjamin Wheeless

Jason Wheeless is a distinguished criminal defense attorney based in Bend, Oregon, with nearly two decades of experience. His practice covers a broad spectrum of cases, from DUII to homicide, providing dedicated representation to those in need. Notably, Jason is one of the few Spanish-speaking criminal defense attorneys available to serve communities east of the Cascades.

Jason's legal career began in 2005 as a public defender in Pendleton, Oregon. After gaining initial experience, he expanded his horizons by moving to Spain, where he spent a year teaching at a public high school and studying foreign policy at the Universidad de Cádiz. Upon returning to the United States, Jason settled in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he spent the next decade representing clients in both state and federal courts.

During his tenure in New Mexico, Jason handled a diverse array of serious cases, including violent felonies, immigration offenses, and habeas corpus petitions, alongside some appellate work. In 2020, he returned to Central Oregon, taking on public defense roles in Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson Counties.

Jason's profound understanding of the law and his robust advocacy skills make him a formidable ally for his clients. His extensive trial and litigation experience encompasses both adult and juvenile delinquency cases, enabling him to adeptly navigate the complexities of the criminal justice system and guide his clients effectively.