The Criminal Division handles all of the criminal cases referred to this office. In addition, the Criminal Division handles other cases such as juvenile dependency matters, forfeitures and involuntary mental commitment hearings.
Currently 6 attorneys are assigned to the Criminal Division. Those attorneys are:
| Jody Newby: |
Jody began working in Coos County in September of 2015 and is the Chief Deputy District Attorney. Prior to coming to Coos County, Jody worked as a prosecutor in Cowlitz County, Washington for almost six years. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Willamette University in 2001, and her Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree from Seattle University School of Law in 2008. Jody handles felony cases, SCINT cases and is assigned to the Coos County Crash Team.
Jody can be reached at 541-396-7550 or jnewby@co.coos.or.us
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| Karen McClintock: |
Karen started her career in Coos County in 1995. She graduated from Pacific Lutheran University in 1992 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. She obtained her Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree from Willamette University College of Law in 1995. Karen handles juvenile cases, adult cases with juvenile co-defendants, child support and elder abuse cases.
Karen can be reached at 541-396-7550 or kmcclintock@co.coos.or.us
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| John Blanc: |
John started his career with Coos County in November of 2015. John earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Western Washington University in 2002 and his Master of Arts Degree from Pacific University in 2005. He received his Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree from University of Oregon School of Law in 2015. John is currently assigned to handle Felony cases.
John can be reached at 541-396-7550 or jblanc@co.coos.or.us
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| Bennett Wahl |
Bennett started her career in Coos County in 2022. Bennett graduated from Oregon State University in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science Degree. She obtained her Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree from the University of Oregon School of Law in 2022. Bennett is currently assigned to handle misdemeanor and lower level felony cases.
Bennett can be reached at 541-396-7550 or bwahl@co.coos.or.us
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| Joseph Shafik |
Joseph started working in Coos County in February of 2024, He obtained a Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree and a Latin Legum Magister Degree in Taxation from University of California, Irvine School of Law in 2020. Joseph practiced tax law before becoming a prosecutor, representing and advising both the IRS and taxpayers in California and Oregon. |
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There are six support staff assigned to criminal division matters. The support staff cases are assigned based upon the alphabet using the defendant’s last name. If you need to speak with support staff, please call (541)396-7550 and ask for the appropriate person:
| Heidi |
Office Manager, Alphabet W-Z, Expungments |
| Julie |
Grand Jury Coordinator, Medical Examiner Duties |
| Ally |
Alphabet A-H, Mental Health Hearings |
| Amber |
Alphabet I-N |
| Chelsea |
Alphabet O-V |
| Karen |
Intake |
