Bio:

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Kevin Barton is the District Attorney for Washington County, Oregon.  He has served as a prosecutor since 2007 and was elected as DA in 2018, 2022, and 2026.

 

The mission of the Washington County DA’s Office is to seek justice and protecting our community. Seeking justice means ensuring every action meets the highest legal and ethical standards. Protecting our community means ensuring public safety is a priority.

 

Mr. Barton believes in the importance of holding criminals accountable while providing opportunities for rehabilitation and ensuring crime victims and survivors receive justice. Washington County is one of the safest counties in Oregon and it leads the way with innovative specialty courts, treatment programs, and prosecution initiatives.

 

Mr. Barton is a member of several non-profit and governmental boards including the National District Attorney’s Association, the Oregon District Attorney’s Association, the Family Peace Center of Washington County, the Washington County Public Safety Coordinating Council, the Washington County Major Crimes Team, Building Bridges of Understanding in our Communities, Crime Victims United of Oregon, and Saint Mary’s Home for Boys.

 

Mr. Barton is a frequent speaker at various community groups and events throughout Washington County. He was raised locally and lives in Washington County. He is a graduate of Gonzaga University and the University of Notre Dame Law School.