Peter R Tovey
About Peter
Biography
I am a shareholder at Hillsboro Law Group PC. I enjoy immigration and estate planning because I help people realize and protect their American dream. Providing clients with professional service and a personal touch not only gvies them peace of mind, it allows them to focus on what's important: their profession, family, and personal development.
As the son of immigrants, I understand the what my clients are going through. My personal experience, legal experience and knowledge of the process, gives me a unique perspective, and allows me to take out the unknown of what can be a daunting process. I find satisfaction in assisting clients from all over the world and from different backgrounds. I also assist families to file petitions for parents, siblings, and other relatives.
Over the years, I developed a keen interest and valuable skills in estate planning while studying estates and trusts, and assisting other attorneys. I have drafted many estate plans over the years, and yet no two are exactly the same. While online services are a great start, and are better than having no estate plan, many of them are deficient and would not avoid the time and expense of probate. I assist clients in creating first-time estate plans, revising and updating old estate plans, and creating entirely new estate plans after life changing events.
I believe in providing competent, cost effective legal representation. Former clients often contact me or refer family and friends to represent them in ongoing issues or other areas of the law.
Outside of the office, I enjoy the great outdoors, spending time with family, good food, music and sports.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
14 years
15 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Oregon for 17 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Peter R Tovey
5289 NE Elam Young Parkway, Suite 110, Hillsboro, OR, 97124
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Peter R Tovey's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
9 Client Reviews
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"Peter is a great guy who knows not only criminal defense, but immigaration law, and family law as well. His overlap of skills give him a unique ability to address all the consequences of a criminal case."
"I knew Peter through removal defense work he did for individuals facing deportation. I never knew him to miss a deadline even when juggling the demands of an immigration caseload alongside family law and criminal defense cases. Peter is an attorney who fights for the best outcome for his clients."
"I have found Peter to be enthusiastic, thoughtful and skillful handling a breadth of issues and cases in a variety of areas including criminal defense, immigration and family law. As a result, I endorse him as a competent and diligent attorney in any and all of those areas."
"Peter is an extremely dedicated and effective immigration law attorney. He is also honest, professional, and organized. I highly recommend Peter."
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Experience
Honors
2008
Pro Bono Public Honors Award, Lewis and Clark Law School
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Associate Attorney, Hillsboro Law Group, PC (Formerly Known As Garland, Burton, McCaffery, PC)
2009 - 2011
Associate Attorney, Brindle McCaslin & Lee, PC
Associations
2019 - Present
Oregon State Bar, Estate Planning and Administration SectionMember
2013 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2012 - Present
J. Reuben Clark Law Society (Portland chapter)Member
2009 - Present
Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2013 - 2016
Washington County Law Library CommitteeMember
2009 - 2010
American Bar AssociationMember
2009 - 2010
Multnomah Bar AssociationMember
2009 - 2010
Washington County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Approved
Green Card
Approved
Successfully obtained work permit and DACA renewal within 30 days.
approval of N-400 Citizenship application
DACA case approved
Successfully obtained work permit within 90 days.
Approved
Education
2009
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
2014
Life in the Law
Publications
2020
2018
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
I applied for re entry travel document may 2025 ?
23 Sep 2025
What would be the total cost to file marriage based greencard including attorney fees?
01 Feb 2021
My application to remove conditions on greencard was rejected due to filing a couple days early. Do I need to send a new form?
23 Jan 2021