$ 325-325 per hour
Thomas K Coan
About Thomas
Biography
I am a skilled and experienced criminal defense lawyer, and I understand how important each client's case is to them. If you choose me as your lawyer you will have an attorney who listens to you, fights hard for you and give you good, honest advice. Clients trust me because they know I fight hard and I'm on their side. They know I work their cases thoroughly so I will be prepared and ready for trial if that's the best way to resolve their case. If you are looking for an accomplished and trustworthy criminal defense attorney who will fight hard for you and give you good, reliable advice, give me a call. I handle criminal cases in state and federal courts throughout Oregon and the Pacific Northwest.
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Oregon for 36 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Thomas K Coan
1001 SW 5th Ave Ste 1400, Portland, OR, 97204
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Posted by anonymous | November 16, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Highly Recommend
I called Mr. Coan after getting arrested for pot possession. He made me feel comfortable immediately and assured me he would do his best. Mr. Coan was always there to answer questions and concerns, keeping in contact through email and phone. This case could have included jail time, a fine, and ...
Thomas K Coan's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Thomas. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Tom is a superb criminal defense attorney. He is creative, energetic, thorough, and highly effective. I recommend Tom without qualification."
"I have known Tom for years and worked with him on a few matters. He is a briliant and hard working defense lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2012
Oregon Super Lawyers, SuperLawyers
2012
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
1988
Justice Robert Jones Award for Trial Advocacy, Lewis & Clark Law School
Work Experience
1991 - Present
Criminal Defense Attorney, Thomas K. Coan. Attorney at Law
1989 - 1991
Associate Attorney, LaBarre & Associates
Associations
1997 - Present
National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws
1997 - Present
NORML Legal Committee
1994 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersLifetime Member
1991 - Present
Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Sample of Legal Cases
State of Oregon v. R. P.
Misdemeanor with bench probation
State of Oregon v Z.R.
Dismissed
State of Oregon v. M.M.
Dismissed
State of Oregon v T.G.
Dismissed
United States v. C.H.
Dismissed
United States v. R.P.
Dismissed
State of Oregon v. E. P.
Not Guilty.
Commodity Futures Trading Commission v B.G. et al
Consent order agreed upon and entered
In the Matter of N.N. (Oregon Real Estate Agency)
Criminal case dismissed; 30-day real estate broker license suspension
State of Oregon v. P. H.
Not Guilty.
United States v K. P.
Not Guilty.
United States v. L.A.
Dismissed
State of Oregon v. N. P. et al
Dismissed
Education
1988
Lewis & Clark Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
Bowdoin College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2010
Oregon Federal Defender Monthly Seminar Series
The Good, Bad and Ugly of Cooperating in a Criminal Case
2010
CJA Representatives Conference
Making the Connection Between CJA Practitioners and Federal Defender Offices
1991
Security Law Conference
Securities Arbitrations
Publications
2010
Cultural Issues in Criminal Defense, 3rd Edition
Defending the Crime of Illegal Entry and Reentry
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I just file a motion to request new public defense counsel?
15 Nov 2014
Q&A
How can i sue the county for false arrest for my minor son
11 Jan 2013
Q&A
Can I obtain and use a medical marijuana card while in DUI diversion?
15 Jan 2013