Welcome to PDX DEFENSE

Welcome to my professional website. I am Weston Koyama, a dedicated public defense attorney based in Portland, Oregon. My practice is committed to the zealous representation of individuals accused by the state of crimes. 

This website serves as a resource for both my court-appointed clients and the home page for my self-help tool, XCR DEFENDER.  Need an attorney for your criminal matter, but cannot afford one, and are thinking about going pro se?  TRY XCR DEFENDER.  XCR DEFENDER is a fully online self-help tool to analyze the issues you should be thinking about, giving you tailored information (but not legal advice).

I am a proud Japanese American, and my passion for public defense is deeply informed by my family heritage. During World War II, Japanese Americans, including my own family, were unjustly incarcerated without due process, solely based on their ancestry. This dark chapter in American history fuels my commitment to ensuring that all individuals accused of crimes receive their civil and human rights through due process.

At the trial level, my services are exclusively for clients appointed by the court.

Thank you for visiting my website.

Weston Koyama