An East Coast native, James DeVecchio was born and raised in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. James earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Salisbury University in 2009, double majoring in history and psychology.
Upon graduating from college, James enlisted in the United States Army. James joined the Army as an airborne infantryman and served in Afghanistan with the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division. After five years on active duty, James moved to Oregon to attend law school at Willamette University.
While attending Willamette University School of Law, James served an additional three years in the Oregon Army National Guard JAG Corps and was a court-certified law clerk for the Marion County District Attorney’s Office. As a law clerk, James developed a love for jury trials and successfully tried numerous jury trials prior to being admitted to the Oregon State Bar. In 2017, having worked his way to the top 10 in his class, James earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence with high honors.
After graduation, James moved to Douglas County and worked as a Deputy District Attorney for the Douglas County District Attorney’s Office. After obtaining extensive trial experience, James moved into private practice and founded DeVecchio Law, LLC. James’ goal is to ensure his clients are provided the best representation possible and to be a fierce advocate on their behalf.
In his spare time, James enjoys distance running, spending time with his two Great Pyrenees, and enjoying everything Douglas County has to offer.
