Top Criminal Defense Lawyers Near Me in Portland Area

Lisa Maxfield, a partner at Pacific Northwest Law LLP, represents individuals and businesses facing investigation or already charged with serious crimes. She has done so for nearly three decades. Ms. Maxfield practices in federal and state courts throughout Oregon, and appears regularly before professional licensing boards and regulatory agencies.. For nearly three decades, she has helped hundreds of clients facing criminal charges in Clackamas County, Deschutes County, Washington County, Multnomah County, Jackson County, Columbia County, Clatsop County, Hood River County, Wasco County, Umatilla County, Marion County, Lane County, Linn County, Benton County, Lincoln County, Coos County, Sherman County, Polk County and Yamhill County.. White collar criminal defense, federal crimes, sex crimes, computer crimes, drug crimes, healthcare fraud, wire fraud, mail fraud, bank/mortgage fraud, tax fraud, environmental investigations and prosecutions, professional licensing matters, criminal appeals.

Licensed as an attorney in Washington State in 2001 and Oregon In 2007. Practice includes post-conviction and habeas relief, criminal defense, juvenile and family law, post-conviction relief, and representation of people with disabilities. Practice in state and federal courts in the Portland metro area.. Editor and author of two award-winning anthologies about criminal justice policy and practice.  Named a "Leading Edge Litigator" by Washington Law & Politics.

Kevin Sali represents individuals and business entities in criminal, civil, and regulatory matters. In a wide variety of cases—including high-stakes major felony trials, complex white collar cases, and large-scale environmental actions—Mr. Sali has secured a series of outstanding results for his clients. With a diverse professional and educational background, he is well-suited to carry out the broad spectrum of tasks needed by clients facing challenging legal circumstances.Mr. Sali received his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Wheaton (Ill.) College. Following graduation, he taught high school chemistry for four years in Miami, Florida, and then earned a Master of Science degree in biochemistry from Duke University. Mr. Sali also earned his law degree from Duke University, where he was one of three students in his graduating class awarded the “highest honors” recognition. After graduating from law school, Mr. Sali began his practice as a civil litigator in Perkins Coie LLP’s Portland office. After several years at Perkins Coie, Mr. Sali left to pursue a practice focused primarily on criminal defense and related matters. Since then, Mr. Sali has handled a broad spectrum of cases in both state and federal courts.

Joseph Morones’s passion for justice and advocacy is rooted in his early life experiences and further strengthened by his legal education and professional training. While pursuing his law degree at Willamette University College of Law, he gained invaluable hands-on experience as a certified law clerk at Gilroy Napoli Short. This role provided him with courtroom exposure throughout the state, allowing him to master the complexities of legal proceedings and sharpen his understanding of the criminal justice system. His clerkship with the Clark County District Attorney’s Office further honed his analytical skills and deepened his commitment to protecting the rights of individuals.. As a dedicated criminal defense attorney, Joseph is committed to providing his clients with a strong, principled defense. He believes in the importance of clear communication and transparency, fostering trust and collaboration with his clients to achieve the best possible outcomes. Joseph’s approach emphasizes meticulous preparation and zealous advocacy, ensuring that every client’s voice is heard and their rights are protected. He is deeply driven by the belief that everyone deserves a fair trial and equal access to justice.. Joseph earned his bachelor’s degree in government with an emphasis in legal studies from Grand Canyon University before completing his Juris Doctorate at Willamette University College of Law.. When he’s not practicing law, Joseph enjoys staying active by training for triathlons, playing basketball, and spending time with his wife and their goldendoodle.

John grew up on his family's farm in Spiritwood, North Dakota, and graduated from Kindred High School in Kindred, North Dakota. He then immediately fled the abysmal winters of the Bison State for the sunny climes of Hawaii. There, he attended Hawaii Pacific University, and graduated with a degree in Marine Biology.. After graduation, he moved back to the mainland, with the intention of attending graduate school. A strange series of events led him to manage a pest control company in Portland, Oregon. From there, a car accident and a stroke of luck landed him in an attorney’s office, who eventually suggested he look into the law as a career change.. John decided to attend Lewis & Clark Law School, in Portland. During his first year of law school, he was a Pro Bono Award recipient, and received a prestigious Public Interest Law Project scholarship. He used his scholarship to work for WaterWatch of Oregon, which allowed him to protect Oregon’s water rights and to work on drafting legislation. In his second year, he was selected to join Lewis & Clark’s Jessup International Moot Court team, which won Best Brief at their regional competition and fourth place in the international rounds (the highest placing U.S. team). He also began a clerkship at Kahn & Ifversen Attorneys, LLP, where he served as a Certified Law Student and handled various criminal cases. Upon graduating he was awarded, in addition to his Juris Doctorate, a certificate in Criminal Law and Procedure.. To John, helping people through one of their most harrowing experiences gives him a great feeling of pride.  The combination of his love of helping people, and of trial practice (which he focused on in his course work) makes him an effective advocate for his clients.. In his spare time he enjoys cooking, fishing and learning to play the ukulele.

Jason Alan Steen of Kohlmetz, Steen & Hanrahan, P.C. is a proficient criminal defense attorney in Portland. He has tried over 200 jury trials in numerous states and has helped countless clients with their legal problems. As a seasoned court veteran with over 15 years of in-depth legal experience, Mr. Steen is intimately familiar with criminal defense law and its related procedures and policies. He is a knowledgeable and aggressive lawyer who knows how to build a strong case strategy and use it effectively in court. Regardless of how difficult or complex your case may be, Mr. Steen can handle it. He tackles challenges head on and never gives up. If you have any questions, concerns, or problems, he will do everything in his power to help. You can sleep well at night knowing Mr. Steen and his team of skilled legal professional are taking excellent care of you.

It is an honor when people bring their problems to me and entrust with me with vindicating their rights, being their voice in our nation's courts.. I enjoy what I do and treat every client as I would wish to be treated should I have the misfortune of facing their challenges.  I approach my client's case as a partnership, with patient understanding, compassion, and the knowledge that I will be a better lawyer if I listen to my client's story and their needs, but also knowing that with my years of experience, I am prepared to carefully guide my client and my client's family through the rough and uncertain waters of the court system.. I also know that it is important to maintain a sense of humor in stressful times and an enuring sense of dignity so that my client will understand me and know that I will do my very best to accomplish their goals, their outcome, no matter how difficult and uncertain the path may be.. If you think I may be the right person for you, please do not hesitate to call on me to be your voice in our nation's courts.

In his legal career, Jeff Turnoy has worked exclusively and diligently in criminal defense. Jeff’s practice runs the full spectrum of criminal cases, from low-level misdemeanors to major felonies and Measure 11 cases. Jeff also specializes in relief from sex-offender registration cases and expungement of qualified sex-crimes.. Jeff Turnoy grew up in the Portland area in the Pacific Northwest and has resided in Oregon for more than 25 years. Jeff graduated from Western Oregon University and received his J.D. from Willamette University College of Law. While in law school, Jeff was a member and elected Business Editor of the Willamette Law Review, wrote for Willamette Law Online, and achieved High Paper honors in Comparative Constitutional Law, Law and Education, and Oregon Criminal Procedure and Practice, taught by Paul De Muniz, former Chief Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court. Jeff also achieved publication of a Law Review Article in the Willamette Law Review during his third year in law school, titled Faith Healing Prosecutions in Oregon: The Fine Line Between Parental Constitutional Rights and Governmental Interests.. Jeff is resourceful, focused, and determined to do whatever is necessary to achieve the best possible result for clients of Mark C. Cogan, P.C. Law Office. A fierce competitor and sports enthusiast, Jeff Turnoy hates to lose! He played basketball, baseball, soccer, and tennis throughout his school years, winning the Oregon State Championship as a high school varsity tennis athlete. Jeff is also an avid golfer and former league bowler. With a never say die attitude, Jeff Turnoy is your choice for the most aggressive criminal defense.

In addition to his legal skills, Adam L. Dean is well known for his booming voice that resonates throughout a courtroom.   Licensed in both the states of Oregon (1995) and Washington (2001), Adam is experienced at representing clients facing criminal charges, divorces, administrative hearings, and appeals.. Prior to becoming an attorney, Adam worked as a master level social worker in numerous public and private social service settings. This experience provides him with a unique perspective which is often utilized in both the family and criminal law settings.. Adam received his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire in 1990. He received a Master’s in Social Work (MSW) from Washington University in 1992. He received his J.D from Marquette University in 1995. He also was a visiting student at the Northwestern School of Law at Lewis & Clark College. He is a member of the state bars of Oregon, Washington and Wisconsin. He also practices in federal court in criminal cases and civil forfeiture and has been admitted to United States District Court for the District of Oregon and the Western District of Washington.  He is a member of the Multnomah County Bar Association,  Clark County Bar Assocation, and Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association.. Outside of work, Adam enjoys watching the Green Bay Packers with his family and other activities such as swimming, camping, hiking, and fishing.

If you’re in trouble, or someone you care about is in trouble, I’m here to help.. The government has an enormous amount of power.   Our criminal justice system is designed to overwhelm the individual and produce guilty pleas.  The United States has just 5% of the world’s population but we incarcerate almost a quarter of the world’s prisoners.. I can help balance the scales.  I believe in individual rights, compassion, and putting people in a position to be their best selves.  I will listen carefully to your priorities, and will always be honest with you.  I am committed to giving each client complete and clear counsel, every step of the way.  I am an experienced trial lawyer, use creative strategies, and fight to get the best possible result for each and every client.. I also work to make the criminal justice system more fair and humane.  I'm proud to serve on the Oregon State Bar's Uniform Criminal Jury Instructions Committee, the Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association's Legislative Committee, Oregon Justice Resource Center's Amicus Committee, and ACLU's cooperating attorney panel.. I look forward to talking with you.

I'm an Oregon attorney emphasizing criminal and DUII defense in the Portland metropolitan area.  I have worked in criminal law for most of my 23 years as a lawyer including five years as a Mulnomah County prosecutor and three years as the lead lawyer to the Portland Police Bureau.  I have spent the past 11 years representing men and women facing criminal charges in Oregon.

I was born in the mountains outside of Wolf Creek in rural Josephine County.  I grew up in Ashland and am a proud graduate of Ashland Middle School and Ashland High School.. I left the Rogue Valley for college and law school at the University of Oregon.  After law school, I worked as a judicial law clerk at the Oregon Court of Appeals for the Honorable Ellen Rosenblum, who is now the Attorney General for the State of Oregon.  I then took a job at the state public defender's office, where I represented hundreds of criminal defendants and further sharpened my legal skills.  I loved my job, but I always missed Southern Oregon.  I am proud to offer excellent representation in all of Oregon, with offices in Ashland and Portland.. If you or a loved one are in need of a compassionate and effective legal advocate, please contact my office at or

I was born in Portland, Oregon, but grew up in Scottsdale, Arizona. I returned to Oregon for college and law school, and have lived in Portland for over 10 years. During that time I have dedicated my time to working to improve our community and criminal justice system. I have worked at the Federal Public Defenders, the Multnomah Courthouse, and Metropolitan Public Defenders. I have volunteered for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), National Lawyer's Guild (NLG), Oregon Justice Resource Center (OJRC), Oregon Innocence Project, and Community Alliance of Tenants (CAT).

I understand the challenges that confront an individual and their loved ones when they require the assistance of an attorney. I believe that access to high quality legal services should be available to all. If you were denied a public defender or have financial concerns regarding hiring an attorney, contact me for a free consultation. I am ready to help.. I am a skilled advocate who will work zealously to achieve the best possible outcome for your case.

I tailor my representation to meet the needs of each individual client and/or business.  I have over a decade of experience helping individuals and businesses navigate complex legal situations.  My aim is to help my clients reach their goals as quickly and efficiently as possible.  In addition to any circuit court in Oregon, I am also admitted to appear in the US District Court for the District of Oregon (federal court).

I love running, yoga, reading, quilting and knitting. I enjoy travel and my favorite places visited include Machu Picchu, Paris and Vienna. Nothing is more important to me than my family which includes my husband, son, daughter, dog and cat!!

I have practiced as a criminal defense attorney since 1982, successfully representing clients facing the entire range of criminal charges, from misdemeanors to the most serious felony prosecutions.. I graduated from one of the top 5 law schools in the country, and trained with the best criminal defense attorneys at the National Criminal Defense College.. I established my own criminal defense law practice in Oregon in 1997, and have worked continuously to defend clients in both State and Federal Court.  I currently represent clients facing a range of felony and misdemeanor charges, including major sex crimes, financial crimes, driving offenses, controlled substance  prosecutions, domestic violence matters, firearms matters, and Ballot Measure 11 charges.. As the owner of a 4-attorney law firm, I take personal responsibility for defending all my clients.  When appropriate, I include other professionals in my defense team, including investigators, scientists, forensic psychologists, polygraph examiners, and other attorneys.  I have been granted the highest professional recognitions, and am available to take on additional matters.. Our multilingual staff includes professionals who are fluent in Spanish, Russian and Arabic, and we frequently use outside contractors to interpret for our Vietnamese and Chinese speaking clients.. Contact my office located in Portland, Oregon for a free initial consultation.  Additional information can be obtained by referring to my website:

I have been a trial attorney for 17 years, practicing both criminal defense and civil litigation.  I regularly try cases in state and federal court in both Oregon and Washington.. One of my strengths and my favorite part of practicing law is relationship building.  I take great pride in the “customer service” component of my job.  My client advocacy goes beyond court appearances and negotiations.  It is the personal connections I make with my clients that distinguishes me from other lawyers.. I am personally involved in every stage of a case, from strategy and investigation, to motion practice to alternative resolutions like mediation and, ultimately, jury trial if an alternative resolution is not possible.. I began my career as a Multnomah County Public Defender, where I represented thousands of clients charged with every type of criminal case, and gained extensive trial experience.. Prior entering private practice, I was an attorney with a large insurance defense firm where I handled complex multi-party civil cases in the areas of personal injury, construction defect and real estate disputes and gained valuable insight about how large insurance companies and their law firms handle cases.. In my former life, I was a stand-up comic, winning the Portland Comedy Competition in 2000.. When not practicing law, I enjoy spending time with my husband Nathan and daughter Georgia and volunteering with a variety of non-profit organizations in Portland.

I grew up thinking I wanted to be a lawyer. After graduating from Colby in 1990 wiith a degree in philosophy, and then working for a year and a half at a large law firm, I began law school at the University of Maine in 1992. In the summer of 1994, I began my career in criminal law as an intern at the DA's office in Portland, and worked as an assistant District Attorney for several years thereafter. Since 2004 I have been a criminal defense attorney, representing clients throughout Maine. Consistent with my initial notions as a teenager, I love practicing law.. My wife Nori and I raised our two kids in Portland; they have both since graduated from college. For many years I coached youth sports, and since then have been involved as a board member for a number of organizations. Through both professional and life experience, I have learned that the best representation involves approaching each case from every angle, including what is important about, and important to, my client.. Most representation in criminal cases is complex, and all cases are unique. Knowing and understanding the criminal justice system, the prosecutors, the judges, the facts of the case, and imost importantly, my client, all play a critical role in getting the best possible result.

I bring fifteen years of courtroom experience to my practice. I handle a variety of types of cases with an emphasis on DUII Defense, Implied Consent Hearings, Expungement, and Restoration of Gun Rights. I also have practice experience in the areas of Juvenile and Family Law.. I am committed to making legal services affordable and accessible.. Please contact me at  or for a free consultation to see if I can be of assistance to you.

I am originally from Pennsylvania, but relocated to Maine after serving as an Electronics Technician in the US NAVY.  I attended the University of Southern Maine and the University of Maine School of Law.  After graduating from law school with honors, I worked as an associate at a firm in Portland, where I practiced  family law and criminal defense exclusively.. Amy’s practice continues to focus on family law, including divorce, parental rights and responsibilities, enforcement of orders, protection from abuse, protection from harassment, and post judgment custody issues. Amy is practice is100% litigation and she is admitted to practice in both state and federal courts. Amy is a member of the Maine State Bar Association and a former Board Member of the Edward Gignoux Inn of Court. She is a past president of the Maine Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and Chair of the Family Law Section of the Maine State Bar Association.

I am honored to represent clients facing some of the most difficult battles of their lives.  Often times, clients cases are rushed through court, something that works to their disadvantage.  I believe in a client-centric approach, making sure I understand my client's needs, background, and goals before suggesting approaches to their case.  A thoughrough investigation, as well as exhaustive legal research is necessary to make sure no stone goes unturned in the pursuit of protecting your rights.

I am an associate at Kauffman Kilberg LLC, practicing criminal defense with some of the greatest attorneys in Portland (of course, slightly biased).. I am an alumna of the University of San Diego School of Law. I was a member of the Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot Court Team (VICAM) and competed in Hong Kong and Vienna; and a member of USD Moot Court and competed at Emory University. I am also an Oregon State alumna, where I studied political science, French, and spent a term abroad in Tunis, Tunisia.. When I'm out of the office, I enjoy exploring the expansive PNW, sweating during yoga and pilates, and engineering DIY projects.

I am a Partner at Robinson, Kriger & McCallum. I am very experienced and dedicated to my clients. My practice areas include, all family law matters, including child custody, divorce and child support, personal injury, including car accidents, dog bites and slip and fall accidents, wills and landlord tenant issues.  If you have a dispute with someone I am here to assist you.  I offer a free consultation and an honest opinion about your case.. Please feel free to call me at

I am a partner at Boise Matthews LLP. After attending Georgetown University Law Center and clerking for the Honorable Rex Armstrong of the Oregon Court of Appeals, I joined my firm - then known as Ransom Blackman LLP - as an associate in 1998. A substantial focus of my practice is appellate litigation–representing individuals before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Oregon Supreme Court and the Oregon Court of Appeals.. I also regularly represent individuals and entities in criminal investigations and cases in both state and federal court, as well as with professionals who are facing disciplinary proceedings before licensing boards. In each case, I take a global approach to my client’s situation, looking at the possible short and long-term consequences of any decision, so that the impact of the government’s intrusion into my client’s life is minimized to the greatest extent possible.. I have been selected for inclusion on The Best Lawyers in America® for my appellate practice since 2013.