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Lisa J Ludwig
About Lisa
Biography
I practice full-time in the area of criminal defense in State and Federal Courts in Oregon.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Criminal Defense
100%
30 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 200-200 per hour
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Oregon for 30 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Lisa J Ludwig
811 SW Naito Pkwy Ste 500, Portland, OR, 97204
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Lisa J Ludwig's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Karen | February 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
She is the best criminal defense attorney in Portland.
If you are faced with a crime you feel you did not commit and the bulldog DA wants to offer you crazy long probation on a plea deal. You need Lisa she will calm you down and do everything she can to win your case in trial. She did amazing research almost 1000 pages of discovery. She was very well pre...
Posted by Rich | March 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Very ill prepared
Never conferred with me during the whole trial. I have no idea what her defense strategy was but my wife and I carefully went through all of our police discovery laying out the accuser’s inconsistencies yet possibly only a tenth of it was brought up at trial. I went to prison for a long time. Scratch...
Posted by Jonathan | February 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Lisa actually cares
Lisa helped me years, 17 or so, ago. She was compassionate and cared about what was happening to me. Her work allowed me to escape from a life destroying mistake - one that harmed no one. Her name came up today in discussion with my wife, a discussion I most likely would not be having without her hel...
Posted by anonymous | October 1, 2012
tenacious, prepared, and compassionate
Lisa is thorough; very thorough. Her preparation leads her adversaries to be wary, but her warm personality persuades even the most jaded judges and prosecutors to listen to her levelheaded arguments. She knows her stuff, and uses her knowledge of the law and her people skills to achieve the best po...
Posted by Jeff | November 2, 2009
Jeff
I was charged with DV (kidnapping & assult) by my wife. Lisa asked me what happened and thought needed investigation. Later, found out I was married to an international fugitive and needed green card to get out of Korea. DV conviction would have gave my wife the greencard because I refuse to help du...
Lisa J Ludwig's Lawyer Endorsements
"Ms. Ludwig is a true superstar. She's who I call when I need to discuss legal strategy. I highly endorse her without hesitation."
"Ms. Ludwig mentored me when I first started practicing law. She is very good at questioning governmental authority."
"Lisa is one of the best in the business. You'd be in great hands with her."
"Lisa is an awesome lawyer and better person."
"Lisa Ludwig is an exceptional attorney – one of the best anywhere. Lisa is a mentor to the Oregon legal community, a fierce and brilliant advocate for her clients, and a stand-up comic on the rise."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Lisa is a brilliant, strong, and effective advocate. She knows the law. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Lisa as a talented defense lawyer. Lisa is hard working and known in the legal community for her efforts at improving the quality of criminal defense in Portland."
"Lisa is a fantastic lawyer and great advocate for her clients. For me, as a fellow lawyer, Lisa has always been a great resource for guidance in my practice. And, to top things off, she has a sense of humor I not only admire, but strive to rival."
"Lisa Ludwig is a lawyer other lawyers trust and turn to for wisdom and guidance. I consider her to be one of the finest lawyers in Oregon. I would have no reservation referring any friend or family member to Ms. Ludwig."
"I would highly recommend Lisa Ludwig as an attorney if you are charged with a criminal offense in Oregon. Lisa has a superb reputation amongst defense attorneys. Those lawyers who know Lisa can attest that she gets good results for her clients and offers her clients a compassionate, intelligent, and aggressive defense. I strongly endorse this lawyer."
"Lisa is one of the top criminal defense lawyers in the state of Oregon. If you are charged with any crime from a misdemeanor to a measure 11, she has the skills and competence necessary to achieve the best results for you. She's not afraid of a trial and will fight for you from start to finish. I highly recommend Ms. Ludwig!"
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Ms. Ludwig is an excellent lawyer. She is a smart and effective advocate for her clients. I highly recommend her."
"I endorse this lawyer. Lisa is pleasant, easy to get along with, and smart. I've seen her stand up to judges, prosecutors, and tough witnesses. She knows how to stick up for her clients, even in tough situations."
"I met Lisa when I was working in the DA's office and had several trials against her. Despite being on opposing sides, I found her easy to work with, reasonable, and a formidable opponent. When I joined the defense side of things, Lisa was one of the first to extend her hand in helping me get settled. It is this friendly personality and knowledge of the legal system that makes her an excellent lawyer."
"Lisa Ludwig is widely respected by her peers. Lisa Ludwig cares deeply for her clients. I endorse the work of this attorney."
"Lisa is a very dillegent, intelligent and strong advocate."
"Lisa is hard-working, smart and effective. She understands criminal law with a healthy dash of realpolitik (from her background and thorough understanding of the legislative process). I highly recommend her."
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Experience
Work Experience
2000 - 2003
Partner, Celuch, Ludwig and Forman
1998 - 2000
Staff Attorney, Rieke & Savage, PC
1996 - 1998
Staff attorney, Multnomah Defenders, Inc. (Mdi)
Associations
2006 - Present
Multnomah Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1996 - Present
Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2008 - 2010
Oregon Women Lawyers AssociationMember
Education
1995
Willamette University College of Law
Juris Doctor
1991
University of Oregon
Bachelor of Arts