Michael Lee’s Qualifications
EDUCATION
Lewis & Clark Law School
Juris Doctor with Criminal Law & Procedure Certificate, 2015
US Army Command & General Staff College
Masters of Operational Studies, 2024
Johns Hopkins University
Bachelor of Arts in History, 2011
EXPERIENCE
Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office, 2016 - Present
Deputy District Attorney III
Prosecuted a wide variety of misdemeanor crimes including, but not limited to: theft, property damage, trespass, DUI, and misdemeanor assault.
Prosecuted a wide variety of felony crimes including, but not limited to: stolen cars, burglaries, drug trafficking, felony assaults, arson, rape, sexual abuse, child pornography, and homicide.
Taken over 70 cases to trial.
Oregon Army National Guard, 2011 - Present
Officer in Field Artillery
Commission in 2011 through the Johns Hopkins University ROTC program as a Field Artillery Officer.
Deployed in 2019-2020 to Qatar in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (Spartan Shield) conducting a security mission.
Deployed in 2024-2025 to Iraq in support of Operation Inherent Resolve conducting a short-range air defense mission.
Graduated with honors from every military school attended.
Coos County District Attorney’s Office, 2015 - 2016
Deputy District Attorney I
Responsible for prosecuting misdemeanors and C Felonies within the county.
Crimes prosecuted include all those previously listed plus hunting and fishing violations, unlawful tree cutting, and unlawful removal of Indigenous artifacts.
Charged over 600 criminal cases and took over 20 cases to trial.
VOLUNTEERING & COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Portland Youth Philharmonic, 2020 - 2024
Director, Board of Directors
Served as the President, Immediate Past President, Governance Committee Chair, & Secretary.
Responsible for guiding and directing the formation of PYP’s 3-year strategic plan.
Gus J. Solomon Inn of Court, 2022 - 2023
Member
Served in the Inn of Court at the invitation of Judge Lavin.
Could not renew membership due to military obligations.