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Oregon’s paralegals can now obtain a license that permits them to provide legal services in certain cases, even if they haven’t passed the bar.

Gov. Tina Kotek signed Senate Bill 306 into law earlier this month, allowing paralegals to become licensed and practice law in both family and landlord-tenant cases.

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Bryce Dole is a crime and public safety reporter with The Bulletin. He previously worked as a reporter with the East Oregonian. He grew up in Grants Pass and has lived in Oregon all his life.

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