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Alison Tex Clark
About Alison
Biography
Alison Tex Clark has over 25 years of federal criminal litigation, trial, appellate, and habeas experience including a jury trial acquittal in 2022 and two cases in the National Registry of Exonerations. Her problem solving oriented practice includes ICE raid advice, grand jury subpoenas, DNA litigation, mental health defenses, and federal investigations. Clark is a nationally recognized trainer advising defense teams on federal practice.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Criminal Defense
100%
26 years | 2,500 cases
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in Oregon for 18 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 27 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Licensed in Ohio for 27 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Alison Tex Clark
333 SW Taylor St Ste 300, Portland, OR, 97204-2446
Alison M. Clark Attorney At Law LLC
333 SW Taylor Avenue., Suite. 300, Portland, OR, 97211
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Posted by Phillip | May 12, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Great experience hiring Alison Tex Clark
As someone who has been an organizer and activist, it's essential to be informed and familiar with statutes and laws. These are tumultuous times and it is great to have someone with Tex's expertise and knowledge in your corner. From my experience consulting with and hiring Tex, I can highly recomme...
Posted by David | April 30, 2026
Need an excellent and seasoned legal advocate? Choose Alison Tex Clark.
I have known Alison Tex Clark for many years. I have followed her exceptional career as a lawyer, and I have actually directly benefited from her deep legal insights and understanding. I can recommend her expertise, experience (and natural leadership, as well,) with 100 percent confidence.
Posted by Carlee | April 30, 2026
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During a time a real uncertainty, Tex was able to help me understand the current system. They are a true community advocate and supporter.
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Experience
Work Experience
2025 - Present
Federal Criminal Defense Attorney, Alison M. Clark Attorney At Law LLC
2023 - 2025
Senior Litigator, Federal Public Defender for the District of Oregon
2007 - 2023
Assistant Federal Public Defender, Federal Public Defender for the District of Oregon
2004 - 2007
Federal Defender, Federal Public Defender, Southern District of Ohio
2003 - 2004
Appellate Advocacy Adjunct, Moritz College of Law at The Ohio State University,
1998 - 2004
Assistant State Public Defender, Office of the Ohio Public Defender
Education
1998
Northeastern University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
Antioch College
B.A.
Publications
2015
The Oregon Defense Attorney
"Negotiating for the Defense."
2012
The Oregon Defense Attorney
"Representing Grief." (With Co-Autor Wendy Kunkel)
2010
Defending a Federal Criminal Case
"Arson – 18 U.S.C. §§ 844, 81" (Chapter 22.15)
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers