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Melissa Chinn
About Melissa
Biography
I am an associate at Kauffman Kilberg LLC, practicing criminal defense with some of the greatest attorneys in Portland (of course, slightly biased).
I am an alumna of the University of San Diego School of Law. I was a member of the Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot Court Team (VICAM) and competed in Hong Kong and Vienna; and a member of USD Moot Court and competed at Emory University. I am also an Oregon State alumna, where I studied political science, French, and spent a term abroad in Tunis, Tunisia.
When I'm out of the office, I enjoy exploring the expansive PNW, sweating during yoga and pilates, and engineering DIY projects.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Oregon for 8 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2017
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Melissa Chinn
1050 SW 6th Ave Ste 1414, Portland, OR, 97204-1154
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Melissa Chinn's Lawyer Endorsements
"Dedicated, smart, thoughtful. If I was charged with a crime, I would want Melissa defending me."
"Melissa is wise beyond her years, and immediately stepped up into the criminal defense bar as a passionate, intelligent, and dedicated member. She works incredibly hard and cares deeply about her clients. I absolutely recommend this lawyer."
Jennifer Myrick
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Associate Attorney, Kauffman Kilberg LLC
2016 - 2017
Certified Legal Intern, University of San Diego School of Law Appellate Clinic
2016 - 2017
Legal Blogger, Mace Yampolsky and Associates
2015 - 2017
Summer Associate, Kauffman Kilberg LLC
2011 - 2014
File Clerk and Support Services, Garvey Schubert Barer
2009 - 2010
Family and Criminal Legal Assistant, Asosu Office Of Legal Advising
Associations
2018 - Present
Federal Bar Association
2017 - Present
Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
2017 - Present
Oregon State Bar
Education
2017
University of San Diego School of Law
Juris Doctor
2010
Oregon State University
Political Science and French Minor
Speaking Engagements
2019
Don't Shoot Portland
Search and Seizure Law: Traffic Stops
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I sent a requested nude photo to a person I didn't know was underage?
18 May 2019
Q&A
I am 18 and my bf is 14 are we legally allowed to date in Oregon with no sexual relations?
20 May 2019
Q&A
I have 2 prostitution misdemeanor B charges in Murfreesboro Tennessee. How do I get back home in Montana with these charges?
16 May 2019