Simon Whang

Simon Whang

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 25 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Portland, OR
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

278 SW Arthur St, Portland, OR

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 22 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 25 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2000

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Thuemmel Uhle and Eder

278 SW Arthur St, Portland, OR, 97201

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Simon Whang's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by Justin | October 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney

An amazing lawyer and person

Simon was a blessing to have as a lawyer. Seeing the other reviews, I wasn't surprised that so many other people mentioned the way he was not only there exceptionally well as a lawyer, but also as someone who genuinely cared about your case. Simon never make me feel like just a case or a number, ...he really saw me as a full person and empathized with my case. And I think that's a monumental part of being a good lawyer. He invested in me and my future-and because of that, he worked very hard to get us an exceptional outcome. And I don't think you could find that with a lot of other lawyers. We got a great outcome because he cared and worked hard to make it happen. He was not just my lawyer, but a compassionate and caring person who knew more about the situation than anyone else and helped to make it right. His experience speaks for itself, he's been a prosecutor and he also teaches, and he clearly knows what he's doing. AND that doesn't do a testament to what it means to be a lawyer with a heart who really is invested in his clients outcomes. Simon helped me navigate an obnoxiously confusing process, and gave support throughout, and I'll appreciate him forever. People like Simon are a rare gem in any profession.

Posted by anonymous | June 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Trustworthy Representation

I CHOSE SIMON WHANG TO REPRESENT ME IN A FAIRLY SERIOUS CASE BECAUSE I KNEW OF HIS EXPERTISE. MR. WHANG WORKED AS A PROSECUTOR IN MANHATTAN. THIS FACT INSPIRED CONFIDENCE. MR. WHANG WAS ON FACULTY AT PORTLAND'S LEWIS AND CLARK SCHOOL OF LAW. THIS INSPIRED CONFIDENCE. IN ADDITION..., MR. WHANG IS A SAVVY TACTICIAN AND UNDERSTANDS THE VAGARIES AND NUANCES OF LITIGATION. HE PRESENTED WITH A PROFESSIONAL AND NO NONSENSE DEMEANOR. HE KNEW WHAT FACTS WERE MATERIAL AND WHAT WAS IMMATERIAL TO MY CASE. HE RECOGNIZES PERSPECTIVES THAT ARE SALIENT TO OR SUPERFLUOUS TO THE TASK AT HAND - THAT IS, HE WON'T WASTE YOUR TIME. I FELT THAT IF THIS CASE WERE TO HAVE GONE TO TRIAL, SIMON WHANG WOULD HAVE PREVAILED. SIMON WHANG IS A SKILLED, PRINCIPLED, AND SUCCESSFUL LITIGATOR. FOR THESE REASONS, I RECOMMEND CALLING HIS FIRM AND TALKING WITH THIS GOOD MAN. FORTITUDE, INTEGRITY AND DECENCY ARE HARD TO FIND IN THESE MODERN TIMES. THANK YOU, MR. SIMON WHANG

Posted by Matthew | May 05, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Brilliant Attorney

Mr. Whang proved to be a very solid and strong attorney. He demonstrated unsurpassed knowledge of the law and how to apply the law to get me the best outcome possible. He is well connected in all realms of the legal world which I believe helped my case. Along the way, he maintained a personal conne...ction helping me stay calm providing me with insight and support to decrease my anxiety. I strongly recommend Simon Whang as an attorney.

Posted by Marcus(Emory) | May 04, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Review from Marcus Emory Blackwell for Simon Yhang

I am writing this review for two reasons. First, Simon Whang, defended(protected) me, recently, in a criminal case....... using legal knowledge and common sense. I was found not guilty of any wrongdoing. Second, during consultation....Simon made me feel very comfortable in telling the truth, unafr...aid that I may say something wrong...I felt he was on my side.....professionally.

Posted by Mary | May 04, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Saved my family

Simon Whang was amazing and meticulous during our case. He worked endless hours to bring justice for our family. He researched our case and saw through the lies and deception. He brought out the lies during the trial. It was amazing to see his compassion towards finding the truth and getting us t...he justice we deserved. I will be forever grateful to all the hard work and endless hours of research to give our family peace. Thank you so much. You are truly gifted trial lawyer.

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

2023 - Present

Attorney, Thuemmel Uhle and Eder

2013 - Present

Adjunct Professor, Lewis and Clark Law School

2020 - 2022

Criminal Defense Attorney, Yamhill County defense consortium

2019 - 2020

Of Counsel, Richardson Wang LLC

2014 - 2019

Deputy City Attorney, City of Portland

2008 - 2014

Assistant Attorney General, Oregon Department Of Justice

2006 - 2007

Enforcement Officer, Oregon Division of Financial Regulation

2003 - 2006

Deputy District Attorney, Multnomah County District Attorney

1999 - 2003

Assistant District Attorney, New York County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2020 - Present

Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

member

2019 - Present

Federal Bar Association

Board Member

2008 - Present

Oregon Asian Pacific American Bar Association

Former President

Education

1999

New York University School of Law

J.D.

1992

The Johns Hopkins University

B.A.

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