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Jill Petty
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Biography
A skilled and experienced attorney, Jill Petty has over twenty-five years as a courtroom advocate. Her legal career began at the Multnomah County Metropolitan Public Defender’s Office where she defended clients charged with crimes ranging from Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants to Murder. She went on to work as an Assistant City Attorney in Vancouver, Washington where she served as both the Criminal Unit Coordinator and the Clark County Domestic Violence Prosecution Unit Coordinator.
Her passion for defending the accused brought her back to criminal defense in 2006 when she established her own firm. As a successful litigator who has conducted over a hundred jury trials, Jill Petty now represents clients charged with all types of criminal offenses.
A member of the state bars in Oregon, Washington and Colorado, Jill Petty is also admitted to practice in the federal courts for the Districts of Oregon and Western Washington. She is a member of the Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers’ Association.
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Licensed in Washington for 38 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
Licensed in Oregon for 40 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Licensed in Colorado for 40 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Location
Jill Petty, Attorney at Law
Congress Center, 1001 SW Fifth Ave., Portland, OR, 97204
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Posted by Jeff | December 19, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Extremely thorough
Ms. Petty was responsive, professional and far exceeded my expectations from start to finish. Jill really cares and it shows in the results. My case was ultimately dismissed and Jill was the catalyst for this result. I would recommend giving her a call if you are stressed out about a legal matter. ...
Jill Petty's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have known Jill Petty professionally for many years. We have worked on a few cases together and I often seek her advise on legal issues. She is also on of the few lawyers that are licensed to practice in both Washington and Oregon. I often refer Washington cases to her because of her skill, tenacity and professionalism. Jill is a great lawyer."
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Experience
Work Experience
1990 - Present
Owner, Jill Petty
2003 - 2006
Unit Leader, Clark County District Court - Domestic Violence Unit
2003 - 2006
Assistant Attorney, Clark County Courts
1986 - 1990
Public Defender, Multnomah County Court
Associations
1988 - Present
Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
1987 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
1986 - Present
Colorado Bar AssociationMember
1986 - Present
Oregon State BarMember
2009 - 2013
Multnomah County Bar AssociationMember
Education
1984
Lewis & Clark Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
Colorado College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers