Squire M Bozorth

Squire M Bozorth

3.3
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 29 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Oregon City, OR
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence

616B Main St, Oregon City, OR

About Squire

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 70%

With nearly a decade working as a prosecutor at the Clackamas County and Tillamook County District Attorneys’ Office, Squire has the background and experience to help you navigate the stormy waters of a criminal arrest and prosecution. From a DUII diversion entry or drug charge to a serious Ballot Measure 11 charge, Squire has the experience and background to counsel you effectively.

29 years | 1,680 cases

70%
DUI and DWI 20%

29 years | 480 cases

20%
Domestic Violence 10%

29 years | 240 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 29 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 1996

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Squire M Bozorth PC

616B Main St, Oregon City, OR, 97045

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Squire M Bozorth's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.3 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

5 star (4)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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1 star (3)

Posted by anonymous | August 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Rude, Abrupt and Unorganized

I talked to Squire Bozorth twice on the phone and he was extremely rude, abrupt and completely inaccurate on the details of the case. I wanted to meet in person to go over the case which included photos that I printed, plus a video. He was doing everything he could to keep me on the phone and not mee...t in person. He never let me finish talking, but finally agreed to meet. I found out that I could tell him to file a motion to withdraw my case. He was obligated to do so and the judge approved it.

Posted by anonymous | January 28, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Terrible experience and worse outcome . . .

Squire represented me on an extremely nuanced case and completely failed to come up with any sort of strategic defense. He doesn’t listen on phone calls and his written responses are akin to that of an unintelligible community college student. He’s a lazy lawyer, constantly late and unprepared, wa...s often reprimanded by the presiding judge for his tardiness and lack of preparedness in court. Complete waste of time and money, would have been better off seeing to things myself and wish I would have. He’s not held in high regard by his own office and can’t tell you the last time he actually won a case that went to trial. Advice? Just retire already.

Posted by anonymous | July 1, 2022 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

do not hire!!

He represented me on a misd harassment charge. He Is a former prosecuter with connections here in Portland. He gave advice which led to a charge of contempt of court. Furthermore, he failed to disclose any evidence that the da had. Extremely rude and either incompetent or sabotaging.

Posted by Josh Dudleston | April 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very Knowledgeable and Competent Attorney - Case Dismissed

I hired Squire Bozorth after I had a negative experience with one of Portland's highest rated expungement attorneys on Google. My previous attorney had helped me expunge some felonies from my past so I could restore my gun rights not have travel restrictions. She failed to take care of one of the cas...es thoroughly and a felony still remained on my record after paying her fees and her closing my case. This gaff cost me contact from the police and a warning issued about possession of firearms. She said she would take care of it and look into it but never returned my calls or emails and stonewalled me after taking thousands in attorney fees. Very frustrating. I asked around and got referrals from people who may be able to help me fix this matter and Squire's name came up from a few people with high recommendations so I gave him a call. It was a pretty complex issue that required the highest level of experience to figure out. The State Police and courthouse were not even sure how to explain how to fix it. Squire quickly and easily identified the mistake the other attorney had made and got right into action of filing motions and resolved the issue. I wish I would have gone to him from the get go as his fees are very reasonable for the level of experience and professionalism he brings to the table. He knows the law very well and was much quicker in getting the results I desired than the other attorney I had hired. If you are in need of expungements or criminal defense and trying to choose between a few attorneys I would like to save you some time and heartache and tell you just hire Squire. You will be thankful you did. Don't waste thousands like I did. I wish I would have come to Avvo first and not relied on Google for reviews.

Posted by anonymous | February 8, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

I would hire him again

Mr. Bozorth was tremendous in helping me with my case. He was responsive to any questions or concerns I had, he stayed on top of things and was very professional. Things looked bleak, but Mr. Bozorth didn't judge me for being in the position that I was in. Instead, he approached it like it was his jo...b and he was able to get my case wrapped up with a resolution I can live with. Now I can go on living my life.

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Squire M Bozorth's Lawyer Endorsements

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Barry Engle

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Shannon Wilson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Travis Newton

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Rhett Bernstein

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've watched Squire Bozorth serve both as a prosecuting attorney and defense attorney on many occasions. I can say without hesitation that he is a high-level criminal trial attorney with a sound understanding of how to successfully defend his clients. I highly recommend Squire Bozorth."

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Robert Crow

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mark Cogan

Criminal defense lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I first met Squire Bozorth when he was a prosecutor at the District Attorney's Office. I quickly came to respect Mr Bozorth as an attorney who cares about people and who wants to do the right thing. I knew that, once he finished his stint at the District Attorney's Office, Mr Bozorth would have a successful career as a criminal defense attorney. I am sure Mr Bozorth's clients are in good hands."

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Squire M. Bozorth P.C.

2004 - 2008

Deputy District Attorney, Clackamas County District Attorney

1999 - 2004

Deputy District Attorney, Tillamook County District Attorney's Office

1998 - 1999

Attorney, Multnomah County Indigent Defense

1996 - 1998

Clerk, Multnomah County Circuit Court

Associations

1996 - Present

Oregon State Bar

Member

Education

1995

University of Oregon School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

Manhattanville College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Spanish

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