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Bronson James is a Portland native who received his bachelors degree from Reed College, and his J.D. cum laude from Lewis and Clark Law School. From 2005-2010 he served as Chief Deputy Defender for the Oregon Office of Public Defense Services Appellate Division. He has represented hundreds of persons before the Oregon Court of Appeals or the Oregon Supreme Court. He is a leading practitioner in the area of parole and probation law, and has served on the Governor's Advisory Group to the Oregon Board of Parole, as well as testified numerous times on parole legislation before the Oregon House and Senate. He currently serves on the Oregon Disciplinary Board, and is a past member of the Oregon Criminal Jury Instruction Committee, and past editor of the Journal of Computer and Internet Litigation published by the American Bar Association. He is a frequent speaker on criminal appellate matters.

Celia is an experienced lawyer who has represented people and businesses facing administrative and criminal investigations and prosecutions involving fraud, tax crimes, anti-trust law, environmental violations, sex offenses, drug crimes, violent crimes and DUII charges.  Her criminal justice practice benefits from previously working in a large civil firm, where her practice included internal investigations, tax court litigation, and civil rights matters.. Celia has tried cases to a jury in Oregon county courts and in federal court. She has handled criminal appeals before the Oregon Court of Appeals, the Oregon Supreme Court and before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. She has represented professionals and businesses before licensing agencies and students before university discipline committees.  Clients appreciate Celia's readiness for trial, if needed, but often are relieved by her strength negotiating favorable pre-trial resolutions tailored to her client's individual goals.. Celia enjoys a Preeminent-AV rating by Martindale-Hubbell, and is recognized by Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers as one of Portland's top lawyers in criminal defense. She has been selected into the Litigation Counsel of America -- Trial Lawyer Honorary Society.. Celia earned high honors, graduating Order of the Coif, at the University of Oregon School of Law where she was a Wayne Morse Center student fellow on Race Class and the Criminal Justice System and Executive Editor of the Oregon Law Review. Celia has worked as a judicial extern at the District Court of Oregon in Eugene and as an intern in Governor Kulongoski’s office.. Celia was born in Louisiana. She graduated magna cum laude from Texas A&M University where she played for the Fightin’ Texas Aggies Division I volleyball team.  Celia served as co-captain her senior year, when the team advanced to the Elite Eight in the NCAA Women's Division 1 Volleyball Championship Tournament.. Celia served four years on the Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Board of Directors and has presented at continuing legal education seminars on a variety of criminal law topics.. When not in the office, Celia and her husband can probably be found exploring the muddy Pacific Northwest with their three children, dog, two cats and four chickens.

Dear Potential Client,. I am a criminal defense attorney: a professional doubter, willing to give you the benefit of that doubt.  I will stand between you and the full force of the almighty state, and say, "Hold on!  Look closer!  The government has no case!". Do you need someone to believe you?  To empathize with you?  To just get it - that you are experiencing a nightmare, and need someone to end it?  I'm your lawyer.  I'll go all the way to the Oregon Supreme Court for you if i have to.  (I already have.). As you might have figured out, I am passionate about this.  The government might jump to conclusions about your having committed a crime, but it's not about what you did, might have done or didn't do; it's about what the government can prove.  Beyond a reasonable doubt.. No lawyer worth her salt (or ethics) would ever guarantee a victory.  But I do gurantee that I will fight for you with everything I have.  I will empathize with you, educate you and empower you, whether you are paying me directly or I am appointed to you.  And while I will give you my honest assessment of your case, my job is not merely to give you my advice, but to help you understand decisions you have to make.  We will work together, and we will put you in the best position possible.  If there is a road to a dismissal or a not gulty verdict, I will leave no stone unturned trying to find it.. If you want to reach me, call or text me at ********.  General busines hours are 9 am - 5 pm, but if you're in an emergency because the cops are at your door, or taking you from your car, call or text me any time.  If you get my voicemail, it's confidential.  Let me know who you are, and I'll call you as soon as I can.. If you want to learn a little more about me, by all means, keep reading.. I try to draw on my entire life experience when meeting with clients.  I was born in Miami, raised in both Chicago and Los Angeles, and have lived in Berkeley, Little Rock, New Orleans, New York City, San Francisco, Sacramento and Washington, D.C, and now Portland. I completed a Bachelor's degree in Political Science in 1995 at the University of California at Berkeley, where I returned for law school in 2002. In between, I served as a writer-editor for a weekly news digest, and worked extensively in professional politics, heading voter registration drives and managing campaigns for candidates for the California Assembly and the United States Congress.. I know this country - the elites, the powerful, and the rest of us.  The amazing and wonderful people of all cultures, all races, all colors, all creeds, all religions, all sexual orientations, all genders and people who have immigrated here from all other parts of the world.. During law school, I clerked at the East Bay Community Law Center, the San Francisco-based National Center for Lesbian Rights, and earned an entire semester's worth of credits working exclusively for the Marin County Public Defender. By the time I graduated, I had already won pre-trial motions and even served as second-chair on a criminal trial that resulted in a full acquittal based on my strategy. Since graduation, I have worked under the supervision of many solo practitioners in various capacities in both California and Oregon, honing my skills in legal research and courtroom advocacy.. And as much as I loved Berkely and the SF Bay area, I have fallen in love with Portland. I've been here ten years now, the longest I've lived anywhere in my adult life - though I hear from the natives, I'm not allowed to say I'm "from" here yet. :). I opened my own practice here in 2010.  Three years later, I co-founded a small firm with a few colleagues, which I left to handle an indigent defense (public defender) docket for a firm in Washignton County.  I'm back on my own, and happily so.  I primarily serve the counties of Multnomah, Clackamas, Washington and Marion, but I will go anywhere in Oregon I am needed.. I have handled everything from traffic tickets to major felonies, and take pride in winning the trials others might have deemed unwinnable.  I have also successfully argued in front of both the Oregon Court of Appeals and the Oregon Supreme Court. In State v. Fuller, my arguments persuaded the appellate courts that persons accused of theft do not lose the Constitutional protections afforded all criminal defendants just because the government decides to label a "crime" a "violation," and sends you to traffic court where it does not need to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt to convict you.  This decision changed the law of Oregon as it had stood for decades, and paved the way for those arrested during the Occupy Portland protests to be tried by a jury of their peers.. I believe in the ideals of freedom and equality embedded in the U.S. and Oregon Constitutions.  As a society, we aren't great at living up to them.  But *I* can be.  And I am.  I am a fierce advocate for every person I represent, and after almost a decade on this job, I know how to fight.. Oh, and I'm a nice persom too. ;)  A warrior in the courtroom; a caring counselor ourside it. And off the job, I'm avtive in the LGBTQ+ community, am an avid moviegoer, bartender, softball player and a jazz and rock drummer.. I'm in a slightly strange profession, as I truly hope you never need me.  But if you do, I'll be there, at your side, every step of the way.. Yours,. Karen

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.

I grew up in Portland and attended the University of Oregon for both undergraduate studies and law school.  Since graduating from law school, I have focused on criminal defense.  I work colaboratively with my clients to obtain the best possible results.

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.

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.

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.

It is never too early to obtain a lawyer.. If you have been or are being investigated or have been arrested your liberty is at stake.. The government has police officers, investigators, experts and prosecutors working for it . . .. Protect yourself by obtaining counsel that has over nine years as a prosecutor and three years as a defense lawyer . . .. I will work for you at all stages, including but not limited to investigation, court hearings, negotiations, disposition and trial . . .. I graduated from the State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1987. After moving to Portland in 1990 I graduated from the Northwestern School of Law at Lewis & Clark College in 1993.. During law school I was a certified law student at the Metropolitan Public Defenders office and gained my first courtroom experiences, including jury trials. After graduation, I opened up my practice, and through association with and referrals from other attorneys my practice began to thrive.. In December 1995 I was hired by a firm in St. Helens, Oregon representing individuals charged with crimes by the government and tried many cases. After a brief stint with a firm in Beaverton, I was hired by the Columbia County District Attorney’s office in April 1997.. Our Portland Drunk Driving Attorney is experienced and ready to represent you. Over my 8+ years as a deputy district attorney I tried cases ranging from DUII all the way to capital murder. I tried over 100 felony trials murder, including capital murder, attempted murder, solicitation to commit murder, and many sexual assault, burglary, felony assault, firearm, meth lab, theft, and stolen vehicles. I worked as a deputy prosecuting attorney in 2005-2006 in Cowlitz County Washington for the last year specializing in sexual and violent crimes. I have also written appeals in both states.. I am specializing in criminal defense in Oregon and Washington. I can handle all levels of offenses as well as appeals and post conviction relief.. I handle expungements of convictions or having convictions set aside.. I am a former prosecutor in Oregon and Washington. Prior to being a prosecutor, I was in private practice and over 13 years of practice I have tried over 100 cases, ranging from misdemeanors, including domestic violence and DUII all the way to capital murder. I was in charge of drug prosecutions and sex offense prosecution in Columbia County. In Cowlitz County, Washington, I handled felony property and person crimes. I also have appellate experience in both states and am also admitted to the federal district of Oregon.. In the two years since going into private practice I have obtained acquittals in Attempted Murder, Assault on a Public Safety Officer, and Assault cases. I have obtained dismissals after successfully having evidence suppressed in drug cases. I have pressured the state to dismiss in other domestic violence cases and assault cases. Furthermore, I have successfully negotiated complex cases to ensure a just result for my clients.. My office is located in prestigious Lake Oswego and I am admitted to practice in the states of Oregon, Washington and New York as well as the federal District for Oregon.. Contact Us - Portland Criminal Defense Attorney

When I was given the Ken Morrow Lifetime Achievment Award by the Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association in December 2011, Oregon Chief Justice Paul DeMuniz stated:  "Simply put, few lawuers are blessed with the combination of intellectual power and analytical skills that are the hallmark of John Henry Hingson III.". My mother gave a plaque to me to hang on the wall in my office.  It contains the words of one of America's finest criminal defense lawyers, Clarence Darrow.  It reads:  To be an effective criminal defense counsel, an attorney must be prepared to be demanding, outrageous, irreverent, blasphemous, a rogue, a renegade, and a hated, isolated and lonely person...  Few love a spokesman for the despised and the damned."    My mother understood and appreciated my calling.. Albert Krieger, counsel for John Gotti, said this about my boo How To Defend a Drunk Driving Case:  I believe this book is incisive, intelligent, and instructive.  It just simply has to be one of the best it its type.  The research is meticulous, the suggestiions are creative, and on top of it all, it is eminently readable.  As a practicing lawyer, I thank Clark Boardman for publishing a book which will make the practice easy for many of us.". Renowned Houston, Texas criminal defense lawyer Richard "Racehorse" Haynes wrote this about my book:  "John Henry Hingson III brings his enthusiasm, scholarship and understanding of the offense, court, accused, and jury into sharp focus.  This work should be a valuable and necessary part of the working troa; lawyer's working library."

Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, Rhett L. Bernstein received his Juris Doctorate from Northwestern School of Law of Lewis and Clark College with a specialized certificate in criminal law and procedure. During law school he clerked for the Clackamas County District Attorney’s Office and Clackamas County Circuit Court Judge Ronald Thom. He prosecuted major felonies as a deputy district attorney in the Willamette Valley before founding his law firm in the Portland area in 2005. He developed his firm to offer specialties in criminal representation, estate planning and probate.  Rhett L. Bernstein has provided prosecutorial services to various municipalities, including the cities of West Linn, Lake Oswego, Oregon City, and Milwaukie.  He was elected as the judge of the Municipal Court for the City of West Linn in 2013.Under his management, his firm represents clients charged with the most serious of criminal charges, such as Aggravated Murder, Jessica’s Law sexual abuse allegations and those facing Measure 11 mandatory minimum sentences. Rhett L. Bernstein prides himself on honest, clear communication so that clients quickly find empowerment through understanding their options. Clients can look forward to accessible representation, vigorous preparation, efficient conclusions and effective resolutions based on years of litigation and estate planning experience.

I went to law school at Willamette University School of Law in Salem, OR but I'm originally from Ohio.. I worked for the past 12 years at Corbridge Law Offices and was a criminal defense attorney there for 6 years. I also have a lot of experience in protective order cases including restraining orders, stalking orders, emergency protective orders, and more. During my career, I have helped clients navigate their unfortunate and complicated legal issues. I know it can be difficult to face criminal charges. I've helped hundreds of people in the Portland area and their loved ones through their difficult times and will do the same for you. With criminal defense as my specialty, I'll be the aggressive attorney you need.. You need a lawyer who has successfully defended many before you. I've done just that. I've appeared in circuit court for bench trials, motion hearings, arraignments, pretrials, probation violation hearings, and much more. Regardless of your legal situation, if you need a criminal defense attorney, I can provide you with experienced representation. Whether you've been charged with a misdemeanor or felony, give me a call and get your free legal consultation.. In my spare time, I love sports, traveling, and spending time with my family.

Joe graduated from Willlamette University College of Law in 2013. While in law school he served as editor of the Supreme Court Service of Willamette’s online legal journal. Additionally, he worked in Willamette’s legal clinic focusing on political asylum cases and co-authoring a report on Native American sex trafficking in Oregon.. Joe became a lawyer to help people. With a focus on criminal defense and estate planning he is able to do just that. Joe understands that individuals come to see an attorney at difficult times in their lives. He does everything in his power to ensure that their case is resolved as quickly and painlessly as possible. He believes in the legal system and believes that everyone should have an advocate while facing the daunting legal landscape.