Jacques DeKalb guides the accused through courts.

Everybody is guilty of something.

Jacques DeKalb has seen it time and again during his 28 years in the justice system, first as a prosecutor and then as a defense attorney. It may only be running a red light, but sometimes missing that light is an act of consequence.

So when the Bend lawyer represents someone accused of rape, robbery or murder — or even a 15-year-old killer — he doesn’t fixate on guilt or innocence.

Instead, he strives to ensure that the system works........Read More