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Elizabeth Paretta Jacklin
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Elizabeth Paretta Jacklin is the owner of Paretta Law LLC, a Portland criminal defense firm representing clients throughout the Greater Portland metro area. She is an experienced trial attorney who has handled misdemeanor and felony cases in Oregon and Virginia, and she focuses on getting to know her clients so she can provide personalized representation.
Elizabeth earned her law degree from the University of Oregon School of Law. She was then selected as a Gideon's Promise Fellow, representing juveniles and adults in Virginia in cases ranging from misdemeanors to serious felonies. In 2021, she returned to Oregon as a felony attorney at the Metropolitan Public Defender's Office, then joined Janet Hoffman & Associates, where she handled pre-indictment investigations and felony cases.
At Paretta Law, Elizabeth handles pre-charge investigations, misdemeanor and felony defense, DUII, commercial sexual solicitation, expungements, Adult Protective Services investigations, and restoration of firearm rights. She offers flat-fee representation for solicitation and first-time DUII cases.
Elizabeth is licensed in Oregon state and federal courts and is a member of the Federal Bar Association, the Multnomah County Bar Association, and Oregon Women Lawyers. She is a National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 honoree and a National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys Top 10 recipient.
Portland criminal defense trial attorney. Discreet, strategic representation, with flat-fee options for solicitation and first-time DUII cases.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
45%
8 years
DUI and DWI
20%
Sex Crime
20%
Domestic Violence
5%
Fees and Rates
Licenses
Licensed in Oregon for 5 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2021
No misconduct found
Licensed in Virginia for 7 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 2019
No misconduct found
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Posted by Nicole | December 17, 2025
Dependable
Liz had dedicated herself to my case. I would be in prison without her help in the courtroom. She is very thorough with paperwork and takes the time to explain the details. I felt very comfortable working with her.
Posted by Peter | March 09, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Elizabeth P Jacklin - Criminal Defense Attorney
Elizabeth P Jacklin is a phenomenal Criminal defense attorney and I will always recommend her #1. My case involved the unlawful use of a firearm during a self defense in Multnomah county, and she handled it with 110% attentiveness for me. The due diligence, promptness, detail oriented leadership of ...
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Experience
Honors
2025
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
Education
2018
University of Oregon School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor