Top Criminal Defense Lawyers in PORTLAND | 84 available

84 Criminal Defense lawyers are available in PORTLAND, Oregon, including Kristine Almquist, Laurie Shertz, Lee Pritchard, and Lisa Maxfield. These lawyers are rated between 3.9/5 to 4.3/5 and 55% provide free consultation.

Kristine Almquist

Firm: Bertoni & Associates LLC
520 Southwest Yamhill Street , Portland , Oregon 97204
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Matthew Steven

Firm: Steven Law Firm
1050 SW 6th Ave , Portland , Oregon 97204
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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.
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“Matthew helped us out by getting us a comprise that had every party satisfied.”
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“I worked with Matt for 3.5 years and was consistently impressed with his legal knowledge, ability to spot winning issues, and creative arguments. Matt goes the extra mile for his c…”

Noah Horst

610 SW Alder St Ste 415 , Portland , Oregon 97205
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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.
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“Noah is an outstanding criminal defense attorney. His work ethic and desire to get the best results for his clients separate him from his peers. I would hire him in a second if I f…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Morgan Long

Firm: Law Offices of Morgan Long
4110 SE Hawthorne Blvd #241 , Portland , Oregon 97214
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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“I endorse this lawyer. She is very knowledgeable, helpful and professional.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.5 out of 5

Michael Rose

Firm: Steenson, Schumann, Tewksbury, Creighton & Rose, PC
815 S.W. 2nd, Suite 500 , Portland , Oregon 97204
Practice Areas: Appellate , Criminal Defense , Criminal Defense
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Avvo Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5

Michael Levine

Firm: Levine & McHenry LLC
1001 S.W. Fifth Avenue , Portland , Oregon 97204
Practice Areas: Appellate , Civil , Criminal Defense , Drug Crimes, Criminal Defense
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“y contacted the DA and also hired a private detective, whom also got statements from the primary wit”
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“Michael Levine is a master criminal defense lawyer. I am fortunate to have worked as his law clerk for a few months in 2006. Mr. Levine brings a fierce intelligence, huge heart, an…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Michael de Muniz

Firm: Sherlag De Muniz, LLP
820 NW 12th Avenue , Portland , Oregon 97209
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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.
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“Michael listened to me and what I wanted. I continued to push him on what I wanted. He did everythin”
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“Mike is an incredibly bright, thorough, and driven attorney. I frequently refer complex matters his way without hesitation.”

Melissa Chinn

1050 SW 6th Ave Ste 1414 , Portland , Oregon 97204
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime, Violent Crime, Sex Crime
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.
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“Dedicated, smart, thoughtful. If I was charged with a crime, I would want Melissa defending me.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 2.0 out of 5

Matthew Washchuk

Firm: Bertonie & Associates LLC
520 Southwest Yamhill Street , Portland , Oregon 97204
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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“lack of communication, no return phone calls, did not fight for me and my case, lack of personable i”
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“I endorse this lawyer.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Matthew McHenry

Firm: Levine & McHenry LLC
1050 SW 6th Ave Ste 1414 , Portland , Oregon 97204
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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.
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“Matt is thoughtful talented sincere aggressive and respected. I would never hesitate to work with or refer him any legal matter.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Laurie Shertz

Firm: Laurie Shertz LLC
333 SW Taylor, #300 , Portland , Oregon 97204
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, Civil , Criminal Defense , Felonies, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense
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.
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“Laurie Shertz is gifted and talented lawyer. In the community of lawyers who handle only the most serious of cases, Laurie stands out because of her exceptional skill, understandin…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Mary Sofia

Firm: {SofiaLaw}
Mailing Address: , Portland , Oregon 97210
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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.
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“estions. That level of responsiveness is priceless in the midst of weeks of cascading legal trouble”
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“Mary brings with her a high degree of emotional intelligence that, when combined with her passion and technical expertise, makes her a force to be reckoned with. I would recommend …”
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.7 out of 5

Mark Gorski

Firm: Mark Gorski
PO Box 56761 , Portland , Oregon 97238
Practice Areas: Civil , Criminal Defense , DUI/DWI, Traffic Violations, DUI & DWI, DUI & DWI
Born in Utica, NY, one of 4 sons, the only Gorski to go to law school,  I graduated in 1981 from Antioch School of Law in Washington, DC, moved to Tennessee to begin my legal career, and moved here to Oregon in 1987, and have been here ever since.. My chilren are grown, my wife Lynda and I have 4 Australian Shepherds, and we love to boat and be on the water as much as possible.  I love beer, which helps being a duii lawyer, and music ( I'm somewhat of a stereophile ).  I have had law partners, clerks, assistants and secretaries, but for the past several years I have found that being a one man operation, while exhausting, and hard work, is the best way for me to practice law. I answer my own phone, and do everything there is to do on a client's case.  You hire me, you get  just me.  ( My wife does all the behind the scenes work on the business end of this shop, thankfully!). I love what I do and I have worked many years and very hard to develop skills as a courtroom lawyer in traffic and criminal cases in Oregon state courts.  I believe my best asset as an attorney is that I am a people person who cares very much about my clients, and I think that shows in what a lawyer does - to a judge, to a DA, and to a jury.  There are many lawyers, there are very few skilled courtroom lawyers.  I am a courtroom lawyer and I'm very proud of that.  Thanks for reading!
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“very serious.I don't know how, but he managed to cancel both and assign me classes. Definitely reco”
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“Moose Gorski is an excellent attorney and good dude. I endorse him.”
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“I would not recommend Mike. I received a traffic violation and paid the retainer. My case went to trial and I was proven guilty. There was no options for me to attend traffic safet…”
— Mickale Hartley
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5

Mark Cogan

Firm: Mark C. Cogan Law Offices
1500 SW First Avenue , Portland , Oregon 97201
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Criminal Defense
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:
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“Mark Cogan and his team are hard working, respectful, very nice people, experienced and reliable. It”
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“Mark Cogan is one of the most respected criminal defense attorneys in the legal community. He is always willing to share his knowledge and expertise, and I have achieved outstandin…”
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“Amazing! I was confused about how to handle a situation. I called Sunday afternoon, expecting to leave a voice mail. The call went directly to his cell. On the spot, he spent 19 mi…”
— Lee Noonan
Avvo Rating: Rated 1.0 out of 5

Marc D. Blackman

Congress Center   1400 , Portland , Oregon 97204
Practice Areas: Administrative ,Criminal Defense ,White Collar Crime
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“He was all about the money and paying him alot of it. Sitting in court waiting he was working on other clients cases and charged me for the time. Ne...”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Mae Browning

Firm: Cohen & Browning, P.C.
205 SE Grand Ave , Portland , Oregon 97214
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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“omforted me, kept me relaxed, and worked extremely hard on my case. Needless to say, we won. And I c”
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“I had the pleasure of working for Mae Lee for a period of time. Not only is she an inspiring and professional attorney with a practical attitude and soothing demeanor, but she is j…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 2.6 out of 5

Lucy Heil

121 SW Morrison St. , Portland , Oregon 97204
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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!!
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“ctively. She does not answer phone calls, she returns emails and texts when it appears she feels th”
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Lisa Maxfield

121 SW Salmon St Ste 1420 , Portland , Oregon 97204
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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.
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“Lisa is the consummate lawyer's lawyer, one of the brightest stars in the community. She is passionate, intelligent, and willing to push the envelope to change the law, influence t…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Lee Pritchard

Firm: Jensen & Leiberan PC
One Lincoln Center , Portland , Oregon 97223
Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Criminal Defense , Family
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“in order to defed because she takes cases like if they were her own personal issues and not her clie”
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“Lee is a caring and competent attorney. I highly recommend her services.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5

Pat Birmingham

Firm: Birmingham and Mackeson, LLP
Southwest Fifth Avenue , Portland , Oregon 97204
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense ,DUI/DWI
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“My family's attorney referred me to Mr. Birmingham after I was charged with a serious felony. I had never had any legal problems in the past beyond a ...”
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