Reza Khanjan's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | November 07, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Abandonment, Mismanagement, and Lack of Transparency

I retained this law firm for representation in my case, and this attorney ultimately took over for a very brief period attending only my release hearing after two prior attorneys abandoned my case without explanation. The only notice I received regarding one attorney leaving came via an email ...from a court clerk; the other simply stopped communicating. This sudden change left me without guidance during a critical stage of my case. When this attorney assumed supervision, he repeatedly assured me I did not have a warrant, but I ultimately was arrested that same night for a warrant and completely caught off guard. At the release hearing, he demanded $25,000 to “get me out.” I indicated I would try to secure the funds, but ultimately due to never having been in trouble before and not a flight risk. The judge released me on my own recognizance. Despite this brief period of oversight, this “lawyer” failed to ensure that critical filings, impeachment and exploratory evidence were submitted. Upon reviewing my case file, I discovered emails showing that this attorney instructed co-counsel not to proceed with key aspects of my case unless I paid additional, previously undisclosed fees. This directly obstructed my defense and was contrary to the terms of the original retainer agreement, which was never fully honored. The mismanagement and lack of supervision under this attorney left me vulnerable, disadvantaged, and exposed to the prosecution in ways that could have been prevented. Only after filing a complaint with the Oregon State Bar did I receive documents that should have been provided much earlier, including my indictment. The attorney attempted to claim that I had already received these documents, which was inaccurate. Additionally, when questioned about these failures, he attempted to shift blame onto me, citing my inability to pay additional fees despite the fact that all delays and inaction were caused by his mismanagement and failure to honor the original retainer agreement. I have documentation supporting these claims, including emails, court filings, and correspondence with co-counsel. Based on this experience, I believe this attorney failed to uphold fiduciary duties, neglected supervisory responsibilities, prioritized financial gain over client welfare, and did not provide competent or transparent representation. This review is submitted in good faith to share my firsthand experience and to help prospective clients make informed decisions. Transparency, accountability, and ethical diligence are foundational to legal representation, and in my experience, these standards were not met.

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Reza Khanjan

Replied last November 11, 2025

Your review is factually inaccurate. You have all of our emails showing you were communicated with. I believe you are doing this to annoy and harass us. This is the reason I declined to take your money and case. You must stop harassing us. I refused to take your money and case after discussing further representationYour review does not accurately state what happened and you have all our email communications. The state bar fully investigated your claims and they were without merit. YOU SHOULD CONTACT THE STATE BAR we document everything and the state bar also investigates claims like this which we address and respond to. every client is not a right fit with every attorney and we will only proceed when we know it’s a right fit. we refuse to take cases and money from clients that are not the right fit. We probably refused to take your case based on some potential issue but that doesn’t mean you didn’t find the right attorney. honesty and straight forwardness is how we proceed with all our clients. we do not tell potential clients what they want to hear to get money from them. thank you.

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Fatemeh Shenasan

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 04

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"Reza Khanjan is knowledgeable, aggressive, and professional. His clients are his top priority. I endorse this attorney."

Sahar O'Leary

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He is the most knowledgable and reliable attorney I know! He will advocate for his clients like they are his own family."

Neda Aguirre

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 21

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"I endorse Reza, as he is a great attorney. He is very knowledgeable and fights for his clients each and every time."

Sean Darvishi

Unknown lawyer | Apr 21

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"I endorse this lawyer."

Austin Anderson

Unknown lawyer | Apr 17

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"I endorse Mr. Khanjan"

Ryan Fishman

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 09

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Douglas Borthwick

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 16

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"I endorse this lawyer."

Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 02

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"I endorse Reza. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

Robert Brownlee

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Khanjan is a consummate professional. Always prepared and working hard for his client. I have worked with him on several matters, and have been most impressed by his passion for the defense of the accused. He is well-liked by both the courts and opposing counsel, and he is respected for his "smoothly aggressive" approach. I call him when I have questions or need a second opinion."

Richard Wynn

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 08

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"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Khanjan has the skill and experience it takes to get his clients the best result. He loves what he does and he is good at it."

Golnar Sargeant

Unknown lawyer | Apr 30

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"Reza is a wonderful attorney who cares deeply about his clients. I endorse him without hesitation."

Richard Rudolph

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Reza has an excellent grasp on the legal issues concerning defendants in the criminal system, and gave great advice based on his years of experience."

Daniel Grupenhagen

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Reza is a good friend, and a great lawyer. I endorse him because he gets it done for his clients. I would recommend you call him if you are considering having a sharp, experienced, and conscientious counselor fighting for you."

Richard Wagner

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 15

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"I endorse this lawyer. I have seen with my own eyes how Mr. Khanjan practices law. He is a first class criminal defense attorney who works non-stop for his clients until he gets the job done. He is a rare breed of criminal defense attorney who not only gets great results, but also cares about his clients."

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