PoliticsOregon’s public defense crisis appears to improve, but some attorneys remain skeptical By Lauren Dake (OPB)Nov. 13, 2025 11:54 p.m.Public defenders have long argued they are overworked and underpaid, but the state says progress is happening.📨 Daily news in your inboxSign up today for OPB’s “First Look” – your daily guide to the most important news and culture stories from around the Northwest.EmailPlease leave this field blankSign up