People have problems. When those problems have a legal aspect, I help them out.
Life can get messy. And messy situations can usually be cleaned up and dealt with.
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WA | Suspended - Discipline | 2009 | 05/07/2022 |
OR | Active | 2004 | 05/15/2022 |
MT | Inactive | 2003 | 07/16/2015 |
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This means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
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Suspension partially stayed means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. When the attorney returns to practice he or she will be on probation, meaning the State monitors the attorney's activities for a period of time in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Legal answers | 66 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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attorney | Multnomah Defenders Inc. (MDI) | 2007 - 2009 |
attorney | Rose City Defense Consortium (RCDC) | 2005 - 2007 |
Clerk | Montana Supreme Court | 2003 - 2004 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Washington State Bar Association | Member | 2010 - Present |
Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association | member | 2005 - Present |
Oregon State Bar | member | 2004 - Present |
Montana State Bar | Member | 2003 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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OCDLA DUII Manual; editor of Diversion Chapter | Diversion Programs and Post Conviction Relief | 2008 |
Montana Law Review | Slippery Definition of Marital Status and Religious Organizations Free Reign to Discriminate | 2003 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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National Criminal Defense College | graduate | 2008 |
University of Montana School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2003 |
University of Montana | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1997 |
Case name | Outcome |
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State v. D.R.P. | dismissed / acquitted |
State v. M.M. | acquitted |
State v. JWK | Jury Verdict of Not Guilty |
State v. G.W. | Acquitted |
State v. N.F. | acquitted |
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Bartley Herron, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jan 31, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. Talented DUI attorney in Portland Oregon.
Ryan Anfuso, Unknown Attorney on May 17, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ed is a great lawyer whom I have known for years. I endorse Ed.
Bartley Herron, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jan 31, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. Talented DUI attorney in Portland Oregon.
Ryan Anfuso, Unknown Attorney on May 17, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ed is a great lawyer whom I have known for years. I endorse Ed.
Richard McBreen, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 19, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. LeClaire is a skilled and dedicated criminal defense attorney. I would not hesitate to recommend his services to anyone in need of an attorney.
Robert Crow, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 1, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I've known Ed for numerous years and always have believed him to be more than competent and clearly dedicated!
Emily Elison, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 23, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ed has a great presence and confidence in the courtroom. He's an attorney I trust to turn to with questions about local customs and procedures. He is warm and friendly with clients and always puts them at ease in stressful courtroom situations.
Richard Oberdorfer, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 23, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ed has the mind of a great lawyer. He thinks holistically about his client's case AND the client's bigger problems and ultimate goals. He's fearless and smart.
Peter Castleberry, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 18, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. LeClaire is a fearless advocate for his clients and a warrior in the courtroom. I recently observed a jury trial where Mr. LeClaire obtained a Not Guilty verdict for a client in a DUII case with a very difficult set of facts. I watched him destroy the prosecution's case and win the jury over with a powerful and energetic closing argument. I endorse this lawyer's work.
Russell Barnett, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 17, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Ed LeClaire is a very creative and skilled trial lawyer. More than once I have relied on his knowledge and attention to detail. I think very highly of Mr. LeClaire's talent and abilities. He's a fine lawyer, and any client he represents will benefit from his zealous advocacy.
Rachel Philips, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 17, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ed LeClaire is a dedicated, creative and inspired trial attorney. He works hard and is a zealous advocate for his clients.
Laura Baldwin, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 19, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Edward is creative, smart, and bold. He advocates ferociously for his clients, and has a good time doing it. He wins cases that appear to be impossible to win.
Bronson James, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 21, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ed is a smart, creative, and skilled trial attorney. He has a good rapport with both clients, and opposing counsel and the court. He possesses a combination of skills necessary to a successful trial attorney: a sharp mind and a casual charm. I would recommend him highly for any trial work.
John Lucy, Criminal defense Attorney on May 25, 2010
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Excellent work ethic, skilled trial attorney with excellent insight and dedication to his profession. Works well with other attorneys on co- defendant matters and willing to go the distance for his clients.
Daniel DiCicco, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jan 25, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ed's a good lawyer and I learned a lot from him when I was just getting started. Put a picture of your smiling face up here, Ed.