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Kevin M. Sali
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Kevin Sali represents individuals and business entities in criminal, civil, and regulatory matters. In a wide variety of cases—including high-stakes major felony trials, complex white collar cases, and large-scale environmental actions—Mr. Sali has secured a series of outstanding results for his clients. With a diverse professional and educational background, he is well-suited to carry out the broad spectrum of tasks needed by clients facing challenging legal circumstances.
Mr. Sali received his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Wheaton (Ill.) College. Following graduation, he taught high school chemistry for four years in Miami, Florida, and then earned a Master of Science degree in biochemistry from Duke University. Mr. Sali also earned his law degree from Duke University, where he was one of three students in his graduating class awarded the “highest honors” recognition.
After graduating from law school, Mr. Sali began his practice as a civil litigator in Perkins Coie LLP’s Portland office. After several years at Perkins Coie, Mr. Sali left to pursue a practice focused primarily on criminal defense and related matters. Since then, Mr. Sali has handled a broad spectrum of cases in both state and federal courts.
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Licensed in Washington for 14 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Licensed in Oregon for 21 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
Kevin Sali LLC
1500 SW 1st Ave., Suite 1020, Portland, OR, 97201
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Kevin M. Sali's Lawyer Endorsements
"I give this lawyer my highest recommendation. I had the pleasure of working with Kevin on a very complex case last year and was extremely impressed with his ability to master so many areas of the law, as well as the positive outcome on the case. Kevin is one of the most brilliant legal minds I have ever come into contact with and is a first rate litigator. He is a lawyer's lawyer. Oregon is lucky to have him."
"Very smart. Very talented. If I were assembling a dream team of lawyers, Kevin would be on it."
"Kevin is a warm, thoughtful person who just happens to also be the most intelligent rising star in Oregon's legal community. I have personally witnessed the most accomplished of attorneys openly acknowledge Mr. Sali as the smartest person in the room. There is no question that any client fortunate enough to have Mr. Sali as their attorney is in excellent hands indeed."
"Mr. Sali may be the smartest lawyer I have ever met. Rarely have I seen an attorney with such a compelling passion for accuracy and truthfulness. His deep sincerity and commitment to the profession are the hallmark of truly great attorneys. If you have the opportunity to see him in the courtroom you will not be disappointed."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2013
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2012
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2011
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2010
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2009
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
Education
N/A
Duke University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2014
Skeptically Determining the Limits of Expert Testimony
Being a Skeptic in a Credulous World
2014
Oregon Innocence Project
Understanding, Evaluating, and Improving Forensic Evidence
2014
Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Winter Conference
Using Federal Law to Challenge State Wiretaps and Warrants
2014
Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Capital Defense Conference
Faulty Forensics
2014
Multnomah Bar Association
Investigating Evidence from Both Sides of the Bench (panelist)
2014
Clark County (Washington) Indigent Defense/Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Working with Forensic Evidence: Assume Nothing, Scrutinize Everything
2013
Oregon State Bar
A Forensic Trilogy: Lessons from Three Cases
2012
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers West Coast White Collar Conference
The Professional Edge: Working with (and Against) Experts (panelist)
2011
Oregon State Bar, Environmental and Natural Resources Section
Scientific Evidence Issues in Environmental Litigation
2011
Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Winter Conference
Understanding and Attacking Scientific Evidence
2011
Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Annual Conference
A Step-by-Step Guide to Excluding Scientific Evidence
2011
Oregon Association of Defense Counsel
Attacking Scientific Evidence in Oregon Courts
2011
Multnomah Bar Association
Scientific Evidence in Oregon Courts
Publications
2014
2013
The Champion magazine
Third Arms, Scottish Sheep, and Jurassic Park: Understanding Scientific Evidence
2012
Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Scientific Evidence: A Manual for Oregon Defense Attorneys