Jacob Dunham

Jacob Dunham
Born	Jacob Theodore Dunham (1984-02-29) February 29, 1984
Nationality	American
Alma mater	University of Washington School of Law
Occupation	attorney civil servant
Years active	2009–present
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Candace Myrtle (m. 2007; div. 2011) Elena Sanchez (m. 2020)
Parent(s)	Joseph Dunham Celina Hayes
Relatives	List Jennifer Dunham Sloan (sister) Josephine Dunham (sister) Jessica Dunham (sister) Victoria Hampton-Chavez (cousin) Viola Hampton-Pierce (aunt) Amelia Vega Hayes (grandmother) William Sloan (brother-in-law) Bartholomew Pierce (uncle)
Family	Vega-Hayes

Jacob Theodore Dunham (born February 29, 1984) is an American civil rights attorney and former civil servant. Before founding his own firm Dunham & Associates, he worked representing civil cases as a city attorney for Portland, Oregon. His legal work includes cases on gender and sexual orientation, probate, evictions, labor law and federal law. He has earned a local reputation for helping defend the the working and middle class community of Portland against businesses and the government. He has also represented the individual clients and the U.S. government on asset recovery. He was recognized 2013 by the American Civil Liberties Union as best civil attorney in Oregon.

Dunham is the grandson of Filipino-born secret millionaire Amelia Vega Hayes and is an heir to her fortune.

Personal life

Dunham was previously married to criminal defense attorney Candace Dunham (née Myrtle) from 2007–2011. His in-laws included the former governor of Washington Jack D. Myrtle. The couple were expecting a baby girl in 2010 but Myrtle's pregnancy ended in miscarriage which an emotional toll on the marriage. Their marriage ended in divorce with Dunham citing irreconcilable differences.