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Chat withState: Oregon
Acquired: 2004
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2016
State: Washington
Acquired: 2009
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2017
State: Montana
Acquired: 2003
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2017
1725 SE Tenino, Portland, OR, 97202
Showing 1 - 5 of 9 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Robin | November 1, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
Pay attention Oregon. This is one of the better ciminal defense lawyers you are going to find. He works hard for his clients. He is enegetic and tireless. Great communications. Made a big impact on the case. Broad experience that you will benefit from.
Posted by anonymous | December 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Edward is a very knowledgeable attorney and knowledge is power. Consulting him is essential in a terrible place like Oregon, he knows exactly how to approach each case and has a sincere passion to defend and he gave me a lot of hope in what was a completely illegal and staged Oregonian trial of whic...
Posted by anonymous | October 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney
I hired Mr Leclaire for help on a dui case in 2013. While he seemed really helpful in the beginning, as the process continued he became less responsive and seemed less stable. He did not give me the relevant information needed to make an educated decision on chosing to go to trial and exaggerated hi...
Posted by Maria Mendez | March 23, 2014
If anyone is looking to hire a DUII attorney, I strongly would recommend Edward T LeClaire. Mr. LeClaire is a very knowledgeable guy. From the minute I contacted his office Tatiana his secretary was very nice and understanding. Not knowing what to do, they both gave me the information I needed and th...
Posted by Betsy | January 25, 2014
Edward LeClaire offers great representation. What a knowledgeable, trustworthy, and experienced attorney! The moment I learned he’d be representing me I got my peace of mind back. When we went to my hearing, I was even more amazed at his strategy. Don’t get deceived by his handsome looks and nice ...
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. I've known Ed for numerous years and always have believed him to be more than competent and clearly dedicated!"
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"Ed LeClaire is a dedicated, creative and inspired trial attorney. He works hard and is a zealous advocate for his clients."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2017.
Suspension issued in WA, 2017
updated on 05/22/2017This 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.
Suspension issued in MT, 2017
updated on 11/17/2022This 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.
Suspension Partially Stayed Placed on Probation issued in OR, 2016
updated on 01/27/2017Suspension 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.
2007 - 2009
attorney, Multnomah Defenders Inc. (MDI)
2005 - 2007
attorney, Rose City Defense Consortium (RCDC)
2003 - 2004
Clerk, Montana Supreme Court
2010 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Associationmember
2004 - Present
Oregon State Barmember
2003 - Present
Montana State BarMember
dismissed / acquitted
acquitted
Jury Verdict of Not Guilty
Acquitted
acquitted
Acquitted of all charges
2008
graduate
2003
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2008
2003
Spanish
Legal Answers
Is it illegal to be high on marijuana in public.
03 Aug 2014
Got arrested for a DUI in OR but have a CA drivers license. I want to know if I'm eligible to enter the Oregon Diversion Program
21 Feb 2014
I was arrested earlier this year. All the charges were dropped and I never went to court.
13 Dec 2013