About John
Practice areas
- Criminal defense: 100%
I have 16 years experience as both a prosecutor and defense attorney. I zealously represent my clients to ensure their rights are protected. I am a firm believer in the right to trial and charge a reasonable flat fee that includes the trial fee. This rate ensures that the client's decision of whether or not to go to trial is not based on finances. A flat fee also ensures that my clients have access to my time without watching the clock.
23 years
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| WA | Active | 2006 | 06/26/2017 |
| NY | Currently registered | 1995 | 06/26/2017 |
| OR | Active | 1994 | 06/01/2017 |
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers Association | 2015 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers Association | 2014 |
| Top 10 Ranking | National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys | 2014 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers Association | 2013 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | John E. Gutbezahl | 2006 - Present |
| Deputy Prosecuting Attorney | Cowlitz County Prosecutor's Office | 2005 - 2006 |
| Deputy District Attorney | Columbia County District Attorney's Office | 1997 - 2005 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association | Member | N/A |
| Capital Defenders | Member | N/A |
| Clackamas County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Columbia County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Multnomah County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
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| State v. Berger, Marion County Oregon | Case dismissed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| State v William Gordon | Dismissed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern School of Law of Lewis & Clark College | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1993 |
| State University of New York, Stony Brook | N/A | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1990 |
Reviews
(23) 5.0 starsAttorney endorsements
(4)
Rhett Bernstein, DUI and DWI Attorney
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have watched John Gutbezahl represent hundreds of clients over the years. He is a fantastic lawyer. His trial skills are exceptional. He zealously advocates for his clients and will push back hard against the prosecuting attorney when circumstances require. You would do well to hire John Gutbezahl to represent you against any criminal charge.
Bryan Francesconi
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
While I do not know John personally, I have had the occassion to both observe him in court and work with him as opposing counsel. He has always struck me as an attorney that clients would love. He is zelous, creative, and constant in his advocacy. He is one of just a handful of attorneys I refer potential clients too.
Cost
- Hourly Rates Contact for details
- Offers fixed fee-services SometimesFixed-fee are legal services performed for a preset rate, rather than on an hourly basis.
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