Brian Michael Starns

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Brian Michael Starns

5.0
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 27 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Hood River, OR
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Expungement, Juvenile, Administrative Law

116 3rdStreet, Suite 203, Hood River, OR

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About Brian

Biography

Over 27 years of DUII and criminal law experience in courtrooms around the state. Personalized, professional and experienced representation.

Criminal law, particularly DUII defense, is my area of specialization.

Clearing your record can also create new and better opportunities.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 90%

DUIIs, all levels of criminal charges-- Major Felonies, Misdemeanors and traffic offenses.

28 years

90%
Expungement 5%

Get a fresh start- an expungement erases past convictions and arrests, making life easier for background checks, travel and job applications.

5%
Juvenile Law 3%

28 years

3%
Administrative Law 2%

2%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025 2023 2021
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+ 3
Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 27 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 1998

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Offices of Brian Starns. LLC.

116 3rdStreet, Suite 203, Hood River, OR, 97031

brianstarns.com

Brian Michael Starns's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

64 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 09, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Highly recommended!

Highly Recommend! Brian is a great attorney. He was very upfront and honest with me and responded quickly to my questions and inquiries. He was also very knowledgeable and helpful in getting my case resolved easily as possible. Thank you for dismissing my case! He made a very difficult situatio...n a lot easier to deal with. Thanks Brian!

Posted by Jackie | February 05, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Brian is an excellent and knowledgeable attorney.

Brian was very responsive and helpful throughout the process of keeping me out of jail! He negotiated with the court to find a path to get my charges dismissed. He was there for me every time I had questions and concerns. Plus, he's a really nice guy!!

Posted by anonymous | February 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Very honest and upfront

Brian was a great attorney. He was very upfront and honest with me and responded quickly to my questions and inquiries. He was also very knowledgeable and helpful in get my case resolved easily as possible.

Posted by anonymous | September 03, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

Review

I would recommend Brian to my family and friends. He was great. I hired him for DV. He was amazing in the court room. I didn't have to talk much. He did it all for me. Anytime I needed a question answered I would text him he always go right back to me within an hour. Very nice guy.

Posted by anonymous | December 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

EXCELLENT!!!

I hired Brian to defend me in a DUII case, along with charges of reckless driving and failing to maintain my lane. Brian was able to get me into a diversion program, and have both the reckless driving and failing to maintain my lane dropped. I contacted Brian on a Saturday and was extremely surprise...d that he got back to me immediately! He was always available day or night, and always got right back to me with a phone call or text. It was extremely difficult for me to navigate through this process due to some medical issues; Brian was very kind, and took the time to explain everything to me (sometimes several times) and making sure I understood them. I would definitely recommend Brian to anybody looking for an attorney!

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Jennifer Robins

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Brian for almost ten years, and worked with him for five years. I am always impressed by his continued quest for knowledge and his dedication to his clients. He works for the best result possible on every case, and stands up for the rights of his clients."

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Andrew Kohlmetz

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Brian is an excellent and compassionate attorney who learned from some of the best in Oregon. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him for your criminal needs."

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L Todd Wilson

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Brian is a skilled attorney and I would recommend him to anyone who is in need of criminal defense help."

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Jennifer Robins

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Honors

N/A

Mentorship Award, Hood River High School

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Owner, The Law Offices of Brian Starns, LLC.

1998 - 2018

Attorney, Morris, Smith, Starns & Sullivan

Associations

1998 - Present

Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

1998 - Present

Oregon State Bar

Member

1998 - Present

Mid-Columbia Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State V. Rivas

Defendant found Not Guilty of all charges following a jury trial.

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Education

1998

University of Nebraska College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

University of Nebraska

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1994

University of Nebraska

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2011

The Oregon Defense Attorney "Beautiful Words"

2004

The Oregon Defense Attorney "Beautiful Words"

Languages

English

Activity

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