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Emily E Elison
About Emily
Biography
Emily Elison graduated cum laude from Lewis & Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon. During law school, she concentrated on criminal law and successfully earned the Certificate in Criminal Law and Procedure. In her first year of law school, Emily was awarded the honor of Best Appellate Brief in a writing competition amongst first-year law students. She took several classes focusing on appellate advocacy and represented the law school in competition as a member of the Appellate Moot Court team. She also served as the Editor in Chief of the Animal Law Review. Emily was selected as a member of Lewis & Clark Law School’s prestigious Cornelius Honor Society on the basis of superior scholarship, leadership, and contributions to the law school community.
While in law school, Emily worked as a law clerk for the Oregon Federal Public Defender’s Office in Portland, where she worked on a variety of federal criminal matters. Emily excelled at trial preparation, motion drafting, and writing appellate briefs.
Emily lives in Portland, Oregon and enjoys playing tennis, reading, and being outdoors.
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Licensed in Oregon for 15 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2010
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Location
Law Offices of Emily E Elison
815 SW Second Avenue, Suite 500, Portland, OR, 97204
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Emily E Elison's Reviews
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Posted by Peter | September 23, 2013
If you're in trouble, Emily is the lawyer you want to hire.
No one else is saying this, so I will. Emily is a secret weapon at this law firm and she knows Kung Fu. She drove all the way to a small coastal community for my hearing. While other court appointed attorneys were fumbling with their iPads and losing cases for their clients, Emily successfully n...
Posted by Katie | August 14, 2012
Someone To Trust in a Bad Situation
Eimly Elison was not only a lawyer but a confidant and friend throughtout my experience. Pete was also there when I had questions. Both explained to me in normal terms that left no questions on what was going to happen. She is a very hard worker to make things right and is very successful in what ...
Emily E Elison's Lawyer Endorsements
"Emily has a sharp legal mind, extensive knowledge of the criminal justice system, and she cares deeply about her clients. You're in good hands with her on your team."
"Emily is kind, compassionate, smart, and very knowledgeable. She is truly dedicated to her clients and to her craft. I endorse her without reservation."
"Emily Elison is one of the smartest, hardest working lawyers anywhere – dedicated to her clients and improving the justice system. I enthusiastically endorse Emily!"
"Emily's firm is one of the premier criminal defense firms in Portland. She brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to each client's matter."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Emily is very skilled, passionate, and trustworthy. If I found myself accused of a crime in Portland, I would call her firm first."
"I endorse this lawyer. Emily works hard for her clients"
"Emily is one of the best lawyers practicing in Portland. I endorse her without reservation."
"Emily is a zealous, conscientious, and brilliant criminal defense attorney. She provides her clients with thoughtful, aggressive representation."
"Emily is incredibly knowledgeable about criminal law. I would recommend anyone to her who is facing criminal prosecution."
"Attorney Elison's insight into the Oregon criminal justice system is a trusted and greatly appreciated asset for my clients. Her skill for preparation serves her well as a respected trial advocate for those who find themselves in difficult situations with law enforcement agencies."
"I met Emily at a criminal defense law conference and was immediately impressed with her knowledge and enthusiasm for the law. When I have questions about difficult issues and current law in criminal defense and DUII cases she is one of the first people I call. Emily is definitely a rising star."
"Emily and her law-partner are definitely on my list of up-and-coming stars. They're both at the beginning of their careers, and they're both already great lawyers."
"Emily is a great lawyer! She works hard, listens to her clients, and is always willing to go the extra mile."
"Emily is a talented and intelligent criminal defense attorney. She works tirelessly for her clients, and I would not hesitate to recommend her services to anyone facing criminal charges in Oregon."
"Emily is an outstanding criminal defense attorney. She provides diligent, compassionate representation for her clients. Anyone looking for a criminal defense attorney need look no further than Emily and her partner Pete."
"Emily Eilson is an excellent attorney. Really excellent."
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Experience
Honors
2010
Cornelius Honor Society, Lewis and Clark Law School
2010
Certificate in Criminal Law and Procedure, Lewis and Clark Law School
2008
Best Appellate Brief, Lewis and Clark Law School
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Partner, Castleberry & Elison, P.C.
2008 - 2010
Law Clerk, Federal Public Defender
Associations
2010 - Present
Oregon State BarMember
2010 - Present
Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Oregon Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Multnomah Bar AssociationMember
Education
2010
Lewis & Clark Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
Boston College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
Current Issues in Post-Conviction Relief Procedure & Practice
Post Conviction Relief
Publications
2012
OCDLA Trial Notebook
Mistrials
Languages
Spanish