Jacob Dunham

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Jacob Dunham
Born
Jacob Theodore Dunham

(1984-02-29) February 29, 1984 (age 40)
NationalityAmerican
Occupation
  • attorney
  • civil servant
Years active2009–present
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)
Candace Myrtle
(m. 2007; div. 2011)
Partner(s)Elena Sanchez (est. 2018)
Parent(s)
Relatives
FamilyVega-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.

Early life and law education

Portland city attorney

Private practice

Personal life

Dunham was previously married to criminal defense attorney Candace Dunham (née Myrtle) from 2007–2011. The marriage ended in divorce with Dunham citing irreconcilable differences.

Selected cases

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