Top Criminal Defense Lawyers Near Me in Portland Area

Zach Walsh practices criminal law and family law with McKean Smith. Prior to joining McKean Smith, Zach honed his courtroom skills as a prosecutor and as an attorney at one of Portland's largest family law firms. Litigating criminal and family law cases in Oregon and Washington's largest and smallest jurisdictions, Zach is well versed in Oregon and Washington courtroom practice and client representation. Using his litigation experience and his creative approach to criminal and family law issues, Zach is able to help clients manage their risk seeking the best outcome with or without a trial. He doggedly pursues just and expedient resolutions on complicated legal matters. Zach has the experience to manage complex criminal and family law cases. Zach also has the experience helping his clients protect their liberties while navigating the complicated intersection of family law and criminal law matters. An avid traveler and outdoors men, Zach worked for the Economic Section of the U.S. State Department in Moscow, Russia during the second George W. Bush administration, focusing on anti-piracy research and its pertinence to the Russia Federation's accession into the World Trade Organization. He then worked for the U.S. Forest Service and AmeriCorps in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.In his time away from the office, Zach can be found enjoying having a good meal with his family or friends or enjoying the Pacific Northwest's rain and occasional sunshine.He holds dual degrees in Political Science and Russian from Florida State University, B.A., cum laude, and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Oregon School of Law.Zach is a member of the Oregon State Bar, Washington State Bar, Multnomah County Bar Association, Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association, Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Oregon Association of Family Law Practitioners, and the Gus J. Solomon Inn of Court. Zach is an active member and subcommittee chairman of the Oregon New Lawyers Division. He is also the past Treasurer of the Malheur and Benton County Bar Associations.

William was born and raised on the western slopes of the Wallowa mountains in eastern Oregon.  From there, he criss-crossed the nation, attending film school in New York City, remodeling houses in Seattle and landscaping in the San Juan Islands, before settling in Portland in 2008.. His diverse background informs his litigation style, combining an agressive hands-on approach with eye towards narrative detail.  This approach allows you to present your case as a compelling struggle of right against wrong with proven results in winning the support of judges and juries, alike.

Whitney Boise has been serving individuals and corporations charged with crimes in state and federal court since 1987. During this time, he has represented clients in some of the most high profile cases in the state. Whitney has been recognized as one of the Best Lawyers in America for Criminal Defense in both White Collar and Non-White Collar. Whitney's peers have also recognized him as a Super Lawyer and given him the AV Preeminent rating for the highest level of professional excellence in the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory.. Whitney received his undergraduate degree from New York University and then returned home to Salem where he obtained his law degree from Willamette University. After serving as a law clerk at the Oregon Court of Appeals and working as a Special Attorney for the United States Department of Justice on the Washington Public Power Supply System case, Whitney began his career as a criminal defense lawyer at the Multnomah County Metropolitan Public Defender's Office. Over a four-year period, he represented hundreds of indigent clients charged with crimes ranging from fraud to murder.. Whitney is a former chair of the Oregon State Bar Criminal Law Section and is an active member of the Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. Whitney has also written a number of articles for criminal defense publications and is a frequent speaker at criminal defense seminars. Whitney regularly provides pro bono work and has been a Board Member of the Oregon Federal Indigent Trust since 2000. He also has served as a mentor to young lawyers through both the Oregon State Bar and Multnomah Bar Association.  Whitney presently serves as the chair person for the State Professional Responsibility Board, which oversees ethical complaints against Oregon lawyers.. Whitney is a criminal defense lawyer because he believes he can make a positive difference in people's lives. He is passionate about his work.

We focus on criminal defense, appeals, post-conviction relief and professional licensing.  Mike De Muniz has extensive jury and court trial experience ranging from misdemeanors to serious felonies and Measure 11 crimes.  He has argued before the Oregon Court of Appeals and routinely appears in federal court on a variety of criminal matters.

Tyl W. Bakker is a member of the Oregon State Bar and is admitted to practice in the Federal District Court for the District of Oregon as well as the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. He is also a member of the Criminal Justice Act (CJA) Panel, appointed to represent persons charged with federal crimes.

Tori is a focused, but compassionate attorney. Her goal is to understand the legal and practical needs of her clients and she works hard to achieve results. Tori's practice is focused upon helping families and individuals with their legal needs. Her practice areas are primarily in Family Law, including Divorce, Parental Rights and Responsibilities, Child Support, Spousal Support, and Post Judgment Modifications, and Guardianships, and Conservatorships. Additionally, Tori has developed a practice area in Special Immigrant Juvenile Status state court practice.. Tori is a 2005 cum laude graduate of the University of Maine School of Law, and also holds a Master's Degree in Public Policy and Management from the Muskie School at the University of Southern Maine (2015).. A Maine native, Tori and her husband settled in Westbrook in 2004 and most recently moved to a mid-1800's farmhouse where their son, twin daughters, 2 dogs, bunny, and chickens have plenty of room to roam. She enjoys spending time in the community, attending and participating in local events with her family. She is an avid supporter of local schools, businesses, and community organizations. In her free time, she enjoys the outdoor recreation that Maine has to offer, including hiking, kayaking, swimming, and exploring Maine's farms and orchards.. Community / Public Service. • Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project, Immigrant Children's Project Volunteer 2020-current. • Westbrook City Band, 2024-current. • Campfire Institute, Board Member 2024-current. • Kiwanis, October 2017-2020. • Maine Guardian Ad Litem Institute, 2008-2016, past board member, 2016. • Girl Scouts of Maine, 2015-2017. • Volunteer Lawyers Project, Domestic Violence Pro Bono Panel, and Court House Assistant Program, 2008-2013. Professional Memberships. • Maine State Bar Association

Tom Hallett, the senior member of Hallett Whipple, has been lead trial counsel in more than 150 trials over the course of his 25 years in practice. He has developed a reputation as one of the fiercest and most effective trial lawyers in Maine. As criminal defense counsel he has obtained not guilty verdicts in murder, rape and sexual assault, burglary, drug, kidnapping, criminal threatening, federal gun, fraud, white-collar crime, and OUI cases for his clients.. Attorney Hallett has also acted as lead counsel in many high-profile cases over the years. Those cases have uniformly resulted in highly favorable dispositions for his client, including outright dismissal of all charges.. Attorney Hallett has also represented hundreds of individuals in civil matters over the years, again with dramatic success. He has won millions of dollars at trial and obtained millions more through settlement of claims.. Attorney Hallett is a graduate of the University of Maine, Orono, Maine, and Suffolk University Law School, Boston, Massachusetts. He is admitted to practice law in Maine and Massachusetts State and Federal courts, the First Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court of the United States. He is a member of the Maine Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, American Trial Lawyers Association and Maine Trial Lawyers Association.

Tim Zerillo is a Maine lawyer who handles serious personal injury, state and federal criminal defense and other high stakes litigation matters. He work in both State and Federal Courts. Tim serves on the Board of Directors of the "National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers" and is a former President of the "Maine Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers."  He been recognized by the National Trial Lawyers “Top 100” attorneys.  He has been elected to “New England Super Lawyers” every year since 2010 and to "Best Lawyers In America."

There are two values of practicing law that I have come to appreciate most: overcoming legal challenges and helping people. Over the course of my career in criminal law, I have effectively defended clients against violations of their constitutional rights, wrongful charges, and unjust punishments--in cases ranging from Murder to OUI. I have also counseled and advocated for clients in contentious family matters as well as a variety of other civil and probate cases. In doing so, my diligence, creativity, and skill have allowed me to surmount legal difficulties and achieve justice for my clients.. I was born and raised in Boothbay Harbor, Maine. I attended the University of Vermont and earned a degree in English in 2006. I returned to Maine to attend the University of Maine School of Law. During that time, I published an article in the Maine Law Review and served as the journal's Executive Editor; I also gained real world experience at the Volunteer Lawyers Project and Cumberland Legal Aid Clinic. In 2010, I graduated from law school cum laude and was presented with the Outstanding Scholastic Achievement Award for Business and Commercial Law. After law school, I worked for five years as an associate attorney at a local law firm, where I gained an extraordinary amount of valuable experience in all aspects of criminal and civil litigation. In 2016, I began my own firm, the Law Offices of Dylan Boyd, in Portland, Maine.. I am licensed to practice in Maine courts as well as the United States District Court for the District of Maine and the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit.  I am a member of the American Bar Association, Maine State Bar Association, and Maine Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

The Law Offices of Judy Snyder is an established, well-respected civil litigation firm. Our attorneys have more than fifty-five years of combined experience resolving claims in state and federal court. We represent clients in Oregon. Our reputation is measured in part through the repeat business and referrals we receive from satisfied clients, as well as by referrals from other attorneys, including those who have represented opposing parties.

The Law Office of Robert C. LeBrasseur, PC is dedicated to criminal defense.  My goal is to protect you and your rights against the State of Maine.  I pride myself on my ability to obtain the best possible result for each of my clients.  For over a decade, I have tirelessly served Mainers with an array of legal services including, Adult and Juvenile Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family law matters, Personal Injury, Insurance Defense, and civil law. Today, my practice is limited to criminal defense and the protection of your rights.  Contact me today if the State of Maine is attempting to deny your inalienable right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.

Sofia Law LLC’s mission is to provide superior representation to clients facing criminal prosecution.. After a decade doing this important work, Attorney Mary Sofia understands how stressful being criminally prosecuted is for her clients. She is dedicated to helping them navigate the process and obtain the best possible outcome. She is experienced at fighting the government in court and advocating for her clients, and she does it well.. Her clients have described her as “poised, agile, and tenacious” in the courtroom, and her colleagues have described her as “a force to be reckoned with” and “an exceptionally talented attorney.”. Mary is committed to obtaining the best possible outcome for her clients including dismissal of all charges if possible. Mary also understands how being convicted of a crime can impact a person’s life, and a large part of her practice is focused on helping people seal their criminal records through expungement.. Mary is licensed to practice law in Oregon.

Simon is a trial lawyer specializing in criminal defense. He started his career as a prosecutor at the storied Manhattan District Attorney’s Office and honed his skills at Multnomah County D.A.’s and Oregon Division of Financial Regulation. As an Assistant Attorney General in Oregon Department of Justice, Simon protected consumers facing financial fraud and argued cases in appellate courts.. As a professor of trial advocacy at Lewis and Clark Law School, Simon teaches future prosecutors and defense lawyers how to be exemplary advocates and exceptional storytellers who connect with judges and juries. He also teaches at Oregon State Bar’s Trial Advocacy College and has presented at a multitude of professional education courses in Oregon and nationally.. Simon’s years as a public defender fostered his passion for helping people through difficult situations. He advocates for clients facing charges of DUII, drug and property crimes, sex abuse and domestic violence, assaults and attempted murders, Ballot Measure 11 and Jessica’s Law cases. He understands clients’ concerns and needs, guiding them through a confusing and scary process. Simon is driven by justice, passionate in fighting for people and providing the highest level of legal representation.

Ron Hoevet is a shareholder and founding member of the firm of Hoevet Olson, PC. For more than 30 years, Ron has defended individuals and organizations under criminal investigation or charged with crimes throughout Oregon in both state and federal court. He has defended Oregonians charged with federal offenses in Washington, Idaho, California, Nevada, Wyoming and Montana. After graduating cum laude from Duke Law School in 1975, Ron began his legal career as a federal prosecutor – first, as a trial attorney in the Criminal Section of the Tax Division in the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington D.C., and then as an Assistant United States Attorney in Portland, Oregon, his hometown.. Ron is listed in Best Lawyers of America under both White Collar and Non-White Collar Criminal Defense, and has been in Best Lawyers for more than 25 years. Best known for defending fraud cases, Ron, nevertheless, was named the Non-White Collar Criminal Defense 'Lawyer of the Year' in Portland for 2012. Ron also has an AV rating with Martindale Hubbell, which is the highest rating for both ability and professional standing in the legal community, and has been named as a 'Super Lawyer.'. For 30 years, Ron has served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Oregon Halfway House, now the Northwest Regional Re-Entry Center, a 125 bed facility housing federal offenders in Portland, Oregon.. Ron is a veteran, having served in the United States Army from 1969-1972.

Richard Berne | Portland Maine Lawyer. Mr. Berne has been practicing criminal law for over forty-two years. He received a B.S. degree from Harvard College, cum laude, in 1970 and his law degree from Boston University School of Law in 1974.. Prior to establishing his office in Portland, Maine, Mr. Berne served as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Eastern District of New York and the Northern District of California, where he prosecuted cases involving narcotics, bank fraud, and various white collar crimes. Upon leaving the Government in 1981, he entered private practice with a nationally prominent white collar defense firm in New York City and, in 1992, established his own law practice in Portland, Maine.. Mr. Berne specializes in the defense of criminal cases in Federal and State Courts in Maine, Massschusetts, Vermont, and New York. These cases have included investigations and prosecutions of complex narcotics cases, child pornography, fraud, tax evasion, and money laundering, as well as driving, assault, and unlawful sexual conduct matters. He also specializes in Pardon and clemency matters.  Additionally, he has an active civil litigation practice, primarily in the areas of medical malpractice and personal injury law.. He is a member of the Maine, Massachusetts, and New York State Bars; is admitted to Federal courts in these jurisdictions; and has taught CLE courses in Federal and State practice in Maine and elsewhere.. Mr. Berne has also served on the boards of various civic and charitable organizations in the Greater Portland area.

Professional Experience. Marc Sellers has been named "Tax Lawyer of the Year - Tax Litigation and Controversy" for 2012 in Portland, Oregon by Best Lawyers, a preeminent national peer review organization.  Since joining Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt in 1980, Mr. Sellers has focused his practice in the areas of civil and criminal tax controversies, including administrative appeals and tax litigation. He has extensive experience working with tax controversies arising under the federal laws, as well as under the laws of the states of Oregon, Washington, and California.Mr. Sellers is the first attorney in the U.S. to obtain an award of attorney fees against the Internal Revenue Service under the IRS Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998 (26 USC §7430). He has represented clients in tax controversies before the United States Tax Court, the U.S. District Court (Oregon and the Southern and Central Districts of California), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, as well as in the Oregon Tax Court. He also maintains an active transactional tax practice.Mr. Sellers is listed in Best Lawyers in America for his work in tax law. Since 2006, he has been named an Oregon Super Lawyer by Law & Politics magazine. This peer-elected distinction is bestowed upon only the top 5% of all attorneys in the state of Oregon. He also carries an "AV" rating with Martindale Hubbell, their highest ranking.. Professional & Community Activities. Mr. Sellers has lectured extensively on many areas of the laws of taxation, including corporate, partnership and individual income taxation; property tax issues; civil and criminal tax controversies, and on many procedural areas of tax practice. He has also lectured on topics arising under the environmental criminal laws of the United States.Mr. Sellers has been a member of the Executive Committee of the Tax Section of the Oregon Tax Bar for nine years, and in 2007, served as the Chairman of the Tax Section. He is a member and Past President of the Beaverton, Oregon Rotary Club and has served on the Board of Directors of the Beaverton Rotary Foundation. In addition to other civic activities, Mr. Sellers serves as pro bono legal counsel to several publicly supported charities in Washington County, Oregon. Mr. Sellers is an accomplished mountaineer and has competed at regional and national championship levels in martial arts sporting events.. Admitted to PracticeOregon State CourtsCalifornia State CourtsWashington State CourtsUnited States District Court, District of OregonUnited States District Court, Central District of CaliforniaUnited States District Court, Northern District of CaliforniaUnited States District Court, Southern District of CaliforniaUnited States District Court, Eastern District of WashingtonUnited States District Court, Western District of WashingtonUnited States Court of Appeals, Ninth CircuitUnited States Court of Appeals, Federal CircuitUnited States Tax CourtUnited States Court of Federal ClaimsUnited States Supreme Court. EducationGeorgetown University Law Center, Master of Laws degree, Taxation (1980)Loyola University School of Law, Juris Doctor degree (1978)University of Redlands, Bachelor of Science degree (1975). ArticlesThe AMT Crunch, BrainStorm NW, February 2007 Search & Seizure of Business Property: An Advisory for Business Owners and Managers

People have problems. When those problems have a legal aspect, I help them out.. Life can get messy. And messy situations can usually be cleaned up and dealt with.

Noah is a member of the Oregon State Bar and is admitted to practice in the Federal District Court for the District of Oregon and is a member of the Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. Noah serves as part of the Criminal Justice Act Panel of lawyers who handle federal criminal cases when the federal defender's office has a conflict.. As an experienced trial lawyer and courtroom advocate who graduated from the National Criminal Defense College in Macon, Georgia and the OCDLA Trial Skills College in Eugene, Oregon Noah teaches Voir Dire to new lawyers in the criminal defense bar through his membership in the Metropolitan Public Defender Trial Skills Faculty and at the OCDLA New Lawyers Conference. Noah has been a featured speaker at the Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Annual and Winter Conferences and the New Lawyers Annual Seminar. Noah also teaches high school students about consent and sex crimes for the Classroom Law Project.. Noah grew up in Massachusetts. He earned a BS in Biology and Environmental Studies from Tufts University where he was a member of the Men's Swimming team and a Captain and Most Valuable Player of the Water Polo team. After college, Noah earned a Master of Public Health from Boston University School of Public Health while simultaneuously working at a pulmonary immunology research lab. Noah moved to Oregon in 2004 to attend Lewis and Clark Law School where he was an editor at the Lewis and Clark Law review and earned an Enviromental and Natural Resources Law Certificate.. During Law School, Noah worked as a law clerk at the Department of Justice Trial Division in Salem and as a Law Clerk for the Federal Public Defender. After graduation, Noah worked as a Staff Attorney at Metropolitan Public Defender Services, Inc. and handled hundreds of cases including felonies, misdemeanors, civil commitments, probation violations and restraining orders. Noah's current practice is a mix of criminal defense and civil rights litigation in Oregon's state and federal courts.

My view of legal representation is that it is far more than merely appearing and advocating for a client in the courtroom. I believe an attorney-client relationship must also be personal. It's vital you are comfortable with your attorney and can communicate openly with your attorney. Without a comfortable/open relationship, true, effective, representation cannot be accomplished. It is my goal, and mission, to be sure that, at the end of the case, my clients always can say, "he fought for me. He treated me with respect. He did everything he said he would." The practice of law is far more than a business, or a practice, the practice of law must be personal and good attorney-client relationships are absolutely necessary.

My brother Jim and I are pleased to announce the formation of Clifford & Clifford LLC with offices in Kennebunk and Portland. A predecessor firm, also known as Clifford and Clifford, was founded in 1915 in Lewiston by our grandfather and his brother. It existed for nearly a century, until 2000, and included a number of judges and public service oriented attorneys. We hope to continue this tradition going forward and look forward to working with many of you!

Mr. McHenry graduated cum laude from the University of
Michigan in 1997 with a Bachelors degree in Business Administration. In
2004, he graduated second in his class, magna cum laude, from
Lewis and Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon, where his studies
concentrated heavily on criminal defense. While in law school, Mr.
McHenry was a law review associate editor, and worked as a research
clerk for the Federal Public Defender office in Portland, Oregon.. Mr.
McHenry first joined the Law Office of Michael Levine (now Levine &
McHenry LLC) as an associate attorney in 2004. In 2006, he left private
practice to work as a staff attorney in the Portland office of
Metropolitan Public Defenders, Inc. While there, Mr. McHenry defended
hundreds of individuals charged by the State of Oregon with both
misdemeanor and felony crimes.. Mr. McHenry returned to
private practice with Mr. Levine in August of 2007, and they formed a
partnership, Levine & McHenry LLC, in 2010. Mr. McHenry continues
to focus his practice on all aspects of criminal defense as well as
civil rights litigation.. Mr. McHenry has been a featured
speaker at the Annual Conference of the Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers
Association on multiple occasions, and is the author of a chapter in Major Crimes and Defenses,
a publication of the Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. He is
a member of the Oregon State Bar and is admitted to practice in the
Federal District Court for the District of Oregon as well as the Ninth
Circuit Court of Appeals. He is also a member of the Criminal Justice
Act Panel, a group of attorneys in private practice that have been
selected by the Oregon Federal District Court as qualified to handle
federal indigent criminal defense cases.

Mr. Matthew J. Steven is licensed by the Oregon Supreme Court to serve as counsel in all of the Courts of the State of Oregon, and is also licensed by the United States District Court for the District of Oregon to serve as counsel in federal court. He graduated with high honors from Iowa State University of Science and Technology in Ames, Iowa, and from Lewis & Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon. He clerked for the Federal Defender of Oregon, the United States District Court (Hon. Stacie F. Beckerman), and provided pro bono legal services to indigent people. He has served the courts and community as a juvenile court lawyer, an appellate attorney, and as a public defender. His practice has, until recently, been largely focused on litigation and trial work. He has had an unusually winning trial practice, drawing praise from colleagues, judges, and opponents for his strong work ethic, expansive knowledge of the science of persuasion, and good tactical judgment.

Michael Whipple has been an attorney at Hallett Whipple since 2003. Attorney Whipple focuses on trial work, emphasizing state and federal criminal defense. He is a member of the Maine Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (MACDL) and a member of the National College for DUI Defense.. Prior to joining Hallett Whipple, Attorney Whipple was an Assistant District Attorney in Portland, Maine. Attorney Whipple handled all levels of felony and misdemeanor cases as a juvenile and adult prosecutor. He prosecuted many OUI cases and instructed cadets at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy on the proper protocols for handling OUI investigations. Attorney Whipple's experience is unparalleled, and he draws on this extensive background in the District Attorney's office each time he defends a client of Hallett Whipple.. A seasoned trial lawyer, Attorney Whipple aggressively pursues each case. He works closely with clients and their loved ones and devotes the time and energy necessary to construct an effective defense. Attorney Whipple has dedicated his practice to representing fellow citizens accused of committing crimes. He is committed to defending and protecting his clients throughout the criminal process.. Attorney Whipple graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder with a B.A. degree in Political Science and Philosophy in 1995. He obtained his Juris Doctor from Vermont Law School in 1998. He is admitted to Practice in the Maine Federal and State courts and the First Circuit Court of Appeals.

Megan McVicar is an associate at Hoevet Olson Howes, PC. Megan began her career as a legal assistant in 2002, working on various criminal matters in state and federal court. She joined our firm as a paralegal in 2005, where she continued to provide litigation support, working extensively on cases involving complex discovery issues and providing trial assistance in both state and federal criminal cases. Realizing her unrelenting devotion to criminal defense, Megan decided to pursue her law degree at Lewis & Clark Law School. While continuing to work as a full-time paralegal at the firm, Megan earned an award for outstanding appellate brief in her first year, was a member and Articles Editor for the Lewis & Clark Law Review, and graduated cum laude.. Megan has experience working on a broad range of criminal matters, including conspiracy, tax crimes, drug offenses, sex offenses, money laundering, bank larceny, and white collar crimes, and her legal research and writing skills have been put to use in numerous criminal cases, trials and appeals.

Mark is a founding member of Rioux, Donahue, Chmelecki & Peltier (RDCP), LLC. His practice focuses on the areas of Criminal Defense, Juvenile Defense, Protection from Abuse and Harassment, and Child Protective Law.. Mark has practiced in these areas in the State of Maine since 2010, and has also served as a volunteer attorney for the Innocence Project. Prior to entering the field of law, Mark worked as a Drug Court Case Manager for Maine Pre-Trial Services, and also served in the U.S. Air Force.. Mark earned his JD from the University of Maine School of Law in May of 2010. While in law school, he was a research editor on the Maine Law Review. In addition, Mark worked as a student attorney in the criminal division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Portland, Maine. Prior to attending law school, Mark earned his BA from the University of Southern Maine with a degree in Criminology. Mark enjoys spending time playing baseball, climbing and biking. He is admitted to practice law in the State of Maine and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.