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Peter B Castleberry
also known as Pete Castleberry
About Peter
Biography
I am an attorney dedicated to criminal defense.
I understand that facing criminal charges is a frightening and stressful experience, not only for the person charged, but also for families and loved ones. Selecting the right lawyer is an important decision. You need a honest, loyal, and dependable advocate that will guide you through the criminal justice system, explain your options, provide sound legal advice, and aggressively fight for your liberty and protect your rights in a court of law. That is where I come in. I will LISTEN to your side of the story, INVESTIGATE the facts of the incident and the witnesses involved, ADVISE you of your legal rights and options for fighting back, and DEFEND you against the government in a court of law.
My Background
Pete Castleberry graduated cum laude from Lewis & Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon. During law school, he concentrated on criminal law and successfully earned the Certificate in Criminal Law and Procedure. In his first year of law school, Pete was awarded the honor of Best Oral Advocate in an oral argument competition amongst first-year law students. He also worked as the Internet Editor and Submissions Editor for Lewis & Clark Law Review, and was the Vice President of the Public Interest Law Project. After graduation, Pete was selected as a member of Lewis & Clark Law School’s prestigious Cornelius Honor Society on the basis of superior scholarship, leadership, and contributions to the law school community. While in law school, Pete worked as a law clerk for the Oregon Federal Public Defenders Office in Portland, Oregon, where he worked on a variety of federal criminal cases. Pete also interned at the Metropolitan Public Defender’s Office in Portland, where he had the opportunity to handle many misdemeanor criminal cases in Multnomah County. Currently, Pete is a founding partner with the law firm of Castleberry & Elison, P.C., a law firm dedicated to criminal defense.
Pete lives in Portland, Oregon with his wife and dog. He enjoys sailing, cooking, playing music, and swimming.
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Licensed in Oregon for 15 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2010
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Location
Castleberry & Elison, PC
815 2nd Avenue South, Suite 500, Portland, OR, 97204
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Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Responsiveness
Posted by anonymous | September 01, 2014
Theft 2 representation
I found Pete to be very knowledgeable, easy to talk to, kind and felt that he would give me the best representation that I deserve and expect. When I was looking for a attorney, Pete was the first one to actively try to help me, do to the short time element I had to work with, when I was contacting a...
Posted by anonymous | February 17, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Extraordinary
Pete is an amazing man who was there for me in a cinch. I was arrested and required to be in court seven hours after being released. Pete answered the phone at 6:30am and promised to be there for me in court. He made things simple and easy, and then took me back to his office and eased some of my wor...
Posted by David | August 22, 2013
Best Lawyer I Have Ever Worked With
I have worked with many different lawyers in my day and I have to say Pete stands out as the best. He went WAY above and beyond for me, was very responsive and most importantly resolved my issue painlessly. This guy is worth his weight in gold. If you are in need of a lawyer in his practice areas HIR...
Posted by anonymous | August 13, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Pete Castleberry Endorsement
Pete handled my case with utmost care and professionalism. From my initial retaining of him, he was diligently on the case and maintained constant contact throughout. He explained every word of legalese in all documents and told me exactly what to expect at my court hearings so that there would be no...
Posted by Sally | April 18, 2013 | DUI & DWI
Your Partner, Your Proctor and Your Proponent!
Pete Castleberry represented me on a DUII with a Reckless Driving charge. I couldn't have hoped for a better outcome, and the piece of mind he and Emily Elison afforded me throughout the process was invaluable. Even their user-friendly website is the very best out there, offering a wealth of candid i...
Peter B Castleberry's Lawyer Endorsements
"Peter is a dedicated, aggressive, and smart attorney who is able to effectively and compassionately advocate for the needs of his clients. I endorse him without hesitation."
"Pete Castleberry is dedicated, intuitive, and intelligent. I highly recommend him."
"I endorse Peter. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Mr. Castleberry. I first met Peter in law school, where I came to recognize him as a very intelligent person. He has since then developed into an outstanding attorney, whom I would not hesitate to recommend to those I know in need of criminal defense representation."
"Over the last few months I have gotten to know Pete. I think that he is a very intelligent and passionate lawyer. I would refer anyone in need of criminal defense representation to Pete."
"This guy is bright and approachable. Pete treats everyone with compassion and respect. I highly endorse this lawyer."
"Pete s a great lawyer and we consult frequently on issues relating to criminal law."
"Pete is an intelligent and creative attorney, and he gets good results for his clients. I endorse him without reservation."
"Pete is very knowledgeable in matters of criminal law. I would recommend him to anyone in need of a criminal defense attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Pete for a few years and always have believed him to be an attorney willing to go above and beyond for his clients"
"I endorse Mr. Castleberry because he is a smart and tough. Pete has impressed me and other lawyers with his creative ability to fight and to find solutions for his clients. In addition, Pete's friendly nature makes him an asset to any client and I strongly endorse him."
"Pete has impressed me as being intelligent and hard working. He has an approach that allows him to anticipate potential problems and take action while the issues are still easy to solve. Pete has a warm demeanor and style."
"Peter is a brilliant lawyer. I've known him since law school and respect his intellect a great deal."
"Pete and his law-partner are definitely on my list of up-and-coming stars. They're both at the beginning of their careers, and they're both already great lawyers."
"Mr. Castleberry is a very gifted and talented lawyer. I would not hesitate to refer a friend or family member to him. He is a diligent advocate for is clients."
"I had the honor of working with Mr. Castleberry at the Federal Public Defenders Office. He is a wickedly smart attorney and he works diligently for his clients. I highly recommend Mr. Castleberry to anyone who might need representation in a criminal matter."
"Pete's a great attorney who's willing to try unconventional approaches and go the extra mile to get a good result for his clients. He's a smart cookie, too boot. I'd recommend him to a client any day."
"Pete assisted my client with a complex matter and facilitated a successful outcome. He returned my client satisifed, and I couldn't have asked for more."
"Pete is smart, outgoing, and a tireless worker. His arguments are creative and he explains complex issues in an easy to understand manner. He is an asset to the defense community and to his clients."
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Experience
Honors
2010
Certificate in Criminal Law and Procedure, Lewis & Clark Law School
2010
Cornelius Honor Society, Lewis & Clark Law School
2008
Outsanding Oral Advocacy, Lewis & Clark Law School
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Partner, Castleberry & Elison, P.C.
2009 - 2010
Legal Intern, Metropolitan Public Defender
2008 - 2010
Law Clerk, Federal Public Defender
2006 - 2007
Volunteer Researcher, Black Warrior River Keeper
Associations
2011 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2011 - Present
NORML Legal CommitteeMember
2010 - Present
Oregon State BarMember
2010 - Present
Multnomah Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Oregon Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Lewis & Clark Law School Cornelius Honor SocietyMember
2008 - Present
Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Phi Beta Kappa Honor SocietyMember
2009 - 2010
Public Interest Law ProjectVice President
2009 - 2010
Lewis & Clark Law ReviewInternet and Submissions Editor
Sample of Legal Cases
Assault and Strangulation - Not Guilty
Not Guilty
Education
2010
Lewis & Clark Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
University of Colorado - Boulder
B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2011
19th Annual Animal Law Conference
Student Careers and Animal Law
Publications
2012
OCDLA Trial Notebook
Mistrials
Languages
English