Free Consultation
$0 first 60 minutes
Jonah Morningstar
About Jonah
Biography
I was born in the mountains outside of Wolf Creek in rural Josephine County. I grew up in Ashland and am a proud graduate of Ashland Middle School and Ashland High School.
I left the Rogue Valley for college and law school at the University of Oregon. After law school, I worked as a judicial law clerk at the Oregon Court of Appeals for the Honorable Ellen Rosenblum, who is now the Attorney General for the State of Oregon. I then took a job at the state public defender's office, where I represented hundreds of criminal defendants and further sharpened my legal skills. I loved my job, but I always missed Southern Oregon. I am proud to offer excellent representation in all of Oregon, with offices in Ashland and Portland.
If you or a loved one are in need of a compassionate and effective legal advocate, please contact my office at or
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.
Search our directory
Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.
Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.
Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.
Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Oregon for 17 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Morningstar Legal Arts
1001 SW Fifth Avenue, Suite 1415, Portland, OR, 97204
Morningstar Legal Arts
534 Washington Street, Ashland, OR, 97520
Morningstar Legal Arts
P.O. Box 3082, Medford, OR, 97501
Gallery
Ad
Transform legal challenges into solutions.
Connect now to review your situation.
Jonah Morningstar's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
5 Client Reviews
Filter Avvo Reviews (5)
Refine reviews to match your needs. Use the filters to quickly surface reviews that align with your case or priorities.
Practice Areas
Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews
Posted by anonymous | March 04, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Disappeared
Disappeared. Took the money a charity had raised for a friend incarcerated to represent in a habeus action. Last we heard he was disbarred and relocated to Florida then disappeared once again.
Posted by Randy Ritz | April 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Randal R. Ritz
Morningstar is better than Perry Mason. This man grabbed the bull by the horns and his efforts to right a wrong proved to me just how dedicated he is. Oregon Supreme Court reversed a conviction I was given in Curry County.
Posted by Dan | October 14, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Review
Paid retainer for him to represent me and he skipped town before my hearing.....called Oregon State Bar and learned that he has done this to multiple clients....I am now hiring another lawyer to represent me and filing a claim as he did not fulfill his duties.
Posted by Derek | July 26, 2013
great experience
Mr Morningstar was a consummate professional. The advice that he gave me was very helpful in my situation.
Posted by Marjorie | July 25, 2013 | Employment & Labor
Morningstar Legal Arts
Jonah gave me the exact advice I needed when I was leaving a bad employment situation. He handled my case with efficiency, professionalism and kindness. He outlined all litigation in a way that I could easily understand and made it feel as we were a team working to sort everything out. My case had to...
Jonah Morningstar's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Jonah is a wealth of knowledge. I have the utmost confidence in Jonah as an appellate attorney"
"Mr. Morningstar is brilliant, creative, compassionate and a veritable encyclopedia of legal knowledge. I endorse this attorney."
"Jonah is excellent appellate attorney and I would recommend him to anyone seeking an Oregon Appellate Attorney. Jonah cut his teal working for Oregon Public Defense Services as an Appellate attorney representing criminal defendants, he is also active in the Criminal Defense Community and has presented at Continuing Legal Education Seminars. Jonah is an excellent attorney."
"I fully endorse Jonah. If you suddenly find yourself facing criminal charges or the impact of a recent criminal conviction, Jonah is your guy. You need someone with know-how, both of the law and the court. Not only does Jonah have this know-how, but he will diligently put it to use getting you the results you need. Let him lead the way."
"Jonah Morningstar is a great lawyer. His intelligence and integrity are an asset to all of his clients. That's why he has the respect of his peers, and if you are looking for an attorney, I endorse Jonah without any reservation."
"Jonah is a smart lawyer that will work hard on behalf of his clients. I have seen his work and would recommend him to my friends."
"Jonah understands criminal law backwards and forwards. He is smart and well-respected by all players in the court system. Towards his clients he is kind and empathetic. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer."
"Jonah has prevailed on numerous appeals, including DUIIs and restraining orders. His calm, reasonable, knowledgeable approach is very effective with appellate judges. They trust him. You can too."
"Jonah is one of the smartest lawyers I know. His knowledge of the law is almost encyclopedic yet he is down to earth and easy to talk to."
Jeffrey Siefman
Criminal defense lawyer
Ben Eder
DUI and DWI lawyer
Peter Castleberry
Criminal defense lawyer
Emily Elison
Criminal defense lawyer
Neal Weingart
Criminal defense lawyer
Ryan Scott
Criminal defense lawyer
Joshua Pond
Criminal defense lawyer
Richard Oberdorfer
DUI and DWI lawyer
Emily Oberdorfer
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Attorney, Morningstar Legal Arts
2010 - 2013
Deputy Defender, Oregon Office Of Public Defense Services
2008 - 2010
Judicial Law Clerk, Hon. Ellen Rosenblum, Oregon Court Of Appeals
2007 - 2008
Law Clerk, Oregon Appellate Legal Counsel's Office
Associations
Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. J.W.
Acquittal/Dismissal on all Charges
State vs. M.Q.
Restitution Order Reversed
State vs. R.P.
All Charges Dismissed
State vs. R.T.
Motion to Suppress Granted
Education
2008
University of Oregon School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
University of Oregon
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2001
Ashland High School
Speaking Engagements
2014
Defending the Modern DUII
DUII Appellate Update
2012
Search and Seizure Conference
CARS/Automobile Exception: Where Are We Going?
2012
DUII Defense: Science, Doubt and Success
Post-Machuca Appellate Update
Publications
2012
The Oregon Defense Attorney
When to Argue the Fourth Amendment in an Oregon Criminal Case
2011
Library of Defense
Urine Tests and Drug DUIIs: Almost Never an Exigent Circumstance
2011
Library of Defense
An Arrest Warrant Does Not Normally Cure A Bad Stop
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How do I find out if I am on the Central Registry of allegations of abuse in Oregon. Does Oregon expunge those records.
11 Sep 2014
Q&A
Will I get in trouble if I call the police on my partner for growing 4 weed plants and will my 3 year old get taken away?
09 Sep 2014
Q&A
Will my citation show up on my criminal background check if I went through the diversion process?
05 Sep 2014