Michael Robert Levine

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Michael Robert Levine

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 51 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Portland, OR
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime

1001 S.W. Fifth Avenue, Suite 1414, Portland, OR

About Michael

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 95%

95%
Sex Crime 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2024 2013
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 32 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Hawaii for 42 years

State: Hawaii

Acquired: 1983

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 43 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1982

Administratively Suspended - Non-Payment of Dues

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 51 years

State: California

Acquired: 1974

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Levine & McHenry LLC

1001 S.W. Fifth Avenue, Suite 1414, Portland, OR, 97204

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Law Offices of Michael Robert Levine

1001 Sw 5th Ave Ste 1414, Portland, OR, 97204

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Michael Robert Levine's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

48 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 22, 2013 | Criminal Defense

HIGHEST CALIBER ATTORNEY

Michael Levine is one of the most respected and trusted attorneys in the area of criminal defense. He has extensive experience in criminal law, and he uses it for his client's benefit and success. Mr. Levine currently represents me and has done an incredible job. He has a sense of justice that only a... few attorneys seem to possess. His legal mind is razor sharp, and he can quickly assess your situation and what you need to do. When you are facing criminal charges, it destroys you and your family's life almost immediately. He understands. He cares. Mr. Levine is the best lawyer you could hire if you are being charged with a crime or challenging your conviction on appeal/post conviction relief.

Posted by Gary | July 14, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Michael is the Best! A rare talent!

Michael Levine is an elite lawyer an the best I have ever had. He was recommended to me personally by internationally recognized an pre eminent criminal defense lawyers 'Allan Ellis' who is a good friend of Michael Levine. But Michael Is way less expensive and easily just as good or in my opinion... better. I can assure you in unequivocal terms your going to get the best deal possible at sentencing or in plea deal or whatever your situation is if you choose to work with Michael. Ive personally seen him work with local prosecutors and federal judges and he is highly respected by them on a personal level and that served to only help me in my case and will in yours as well. The other important thing to know about him is he is a man with a lot of integrity and a big heart and you will get a sense of that just by talking to him. He truly cares a good guy! In my case one of the great things he did was he gave a captivating speech at sentencing that saved me from a lot of time!

Posted by anonymous | March 18, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent Attorney

Mr Levine was a wonderful attorney for me. He was compassionate, professional and most of all, knowledgable about every aspect of my case. He was able to explain what was going to happen, when it would happen and always kept me up to date on the case. He was able to help me at a very difficult an...d humilliating time in my life.

Posted by Brad | February 13, 2013 | Criminal Defense

PORTLAND'S BEST!

Michael Levine has extensive experience working to attack criminal convictions. I was falsely accused of a crime several years ago and then wrongfully convicted. Though innocent, I have been fighting hard for the last decade to overturn a conviction unjustly obtained. Michael Levine has been fighting... hard for me to obtain true justice; and, along with his highly-skilled partner, Matthew McHenry, I obtained my first win in the court system. His background and experience are noteworthy, but it is his desire to strive in order to get the best results for his clients that stands out most. He knows, and understands, not only the law and legal system, but the position that his clients are in-----and the importance of providing the most effective representation. If you need to retain an attorney for a criminal law matter, you have several choices, but if you want to want to get the best, then you truly only have one. Go see Michael Levine and Matthew McHenry.

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Michael Robert Levine's Lawyer Endorsements

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Graham Fisher

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael Levine is a master criminal defense lawyer. I am fortunate to have worked as his law clerk for a few months in 2006. Mr. Levine brings a fierce intelligence, huge heart, and generous spirit to every case and client -- and appears to be getting better with time. Michael Levine is a first-ballot hall of fame criminal defense attorney."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Michael. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Shaun McCrea

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jacob Wieselman

Federal crime lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Michael is not only a scholar of federal criminal law, particularly sentencing issues, but he has seasoned, well-earned experience and common sense of what works and what doesn't. He is someone to go to."

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Evan Oshan

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Diligent, Professional, Aggressive, Savy, Book-Smart, Street-Smart. These words describe Michael Robert Levine. If you ever need a criminal defense attorney you would be fortunate to have Levine on your team! No reservations!"

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Harvey Sohnen

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mike Levine is a successful and forceful advocate. He is passionate about upholding the rights of the accused, and has considerable experience through the whole spectrum, from trial courts to the Supreme Court. Along with his technical skills and knowledge, he has an important gift- the ability to persuade."

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Christian Lassen

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mark Cogan

Criminal defense lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr Levine is widely respected by criminal defense lawyers for his intellect and for his determination to help his clients. Despite his many years of practice as a criminal defense lawyer, Mr Levine retains his passionate commitment to help those who find themselves accused of crime."

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Steven Sherlag

Criminal defense lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is an extraordinary attorney. Bright, tenacious, ethical, and compassionate, he brings that something extra that makes a difference. I continue to learn from him and am inspired by what he brings to the practice of law."

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Lisa Maxfield

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mr. Levine is intelligent and very experienced. Any client would be well-served by his zealous and creative representation."

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Ryan Scott

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An exceptionally talented and impressive lawyer. A real bulldog, but always professionally so."

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Thomas Coan

Criminal defense lawyer

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Evan Oshan

Criminal defense lawyer

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Harvey Sohnen

Employment and labor lawyer

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Mark Cogan

Criminal defense lawyer

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Lisa Hay

Criminal defense lawyer

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Steven Sherlag

Criminal defense lawyer

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David McDonald

Criminal defense lawyer

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Lisa Maxfield

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ryan Scott

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

"Best Lawyers in America", The Best Lawyers in America

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Appointed Adjunct Professor 2008-2010, Lewis and Clark Law School

2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2006

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2006

Oregon "Super Lawyer" 2006-2012, Super Lawyers

1989

Praised as "exceptional" advocate, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in U.S. v. France, 886 F.2d 223, 228 (9th Cir. 1989)

Associations

1990 - Present

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Life Member

1985 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Life Member and Oregon Membership Chairperson

Oregon State Bar

Member

State Bar of California

Member

Oregon Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Hawaii State Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

United States v. Price

conviction reversed on appeal

United States v. Delray Price

Conviction reversed on appeal

United States v. Nyishawn Brown

Statements suppressed; case dismissed.

United States v. Carter

Not Guilty

U.S. v. France, 886 F.2d 223 (9th Cir. 1989)

Assault conviction reversed by 9th Circuit

U.S. v. Lincoln, 403 F.3d 703 (9th Cir. 2005)

conviction reversed by Ninth Circuit

Iaea v. Sunn, 800 F.2d 861 (9th Cir. 1986)

convicton and life sentence vacated

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Education

1974

University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1966

Columbia University

BS - Bachelor of Science

1965

Rollins College

Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2012

Credit Bomb

Walking the Line between Vigorous Advocacy & contempt

2010

Trial Skills College

Closing Argument

2009

OCDLA Winter Conference

Ten Overlooked Evidentiary Objections

2007

OCDLA MEXCO Conference

Miranda waivers by those with language or mental impairment

2006

OCDLA Newport Beach Conference

Double Jeopardy in sex abuse indictments

2006

Federal Defense Attorneys Ohio

Mitigating Factors in Federal Sentencings

2006

Federal Defense Attorneys Los Angeles

Mitigating Factors in Federal Sentencing

2005

Federal Defense Attorneys Portland

Mitigation Factors in federal sentencing

Publications

2009

'171 Easy Mitigating Factors' 171 Easy Mitigating Factors
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