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Chat withState: Washington
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
State: Oregon
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
833 SW 11th Avenue #625, Portland, OR, 97205
833 SW 11th Avenue #625, Portland, OR, 97205
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Posted by Ryan | May 7, 2015
Dear potential defendant, Ok where do I even begin? To say I owe this Trial Lawyer my life both present and future would be the understatement of my life which to state things lightly has consisted of more intentional mistakes than I care to admit...so I won't... ;-) Without David's intervention i...
Posted by anonymous | March 27, 2015
I got arrested for drug possession and distribution at a music festival in Washington in 2012. David was able to work with me directly on steps that I needed to take to improve my life and legal situation. He worked with the county where I was arrested and my charges were greatly reduced. I am ver...
Posted by Robert | March 27, 2015
I hired Mr. McDonald in 2013 for a very serious case; I was facing multiple felony charges in Clark County Washington and hired David and his team. Mr. McDonald being the absolute professional that he is had a complete team of professionals servicing my case private investigators, doctors and staff....
Posted by anonymous | March 27, 2015
David was a pleasure to work with. He made navigating a difficult situation as easy as possible. He was extremely proactive, communicated well, and always treated my case as a high priority. I would absolutely recommend David to anyone who needs aggressive, passionate and honest representation....
"I have known David for over 30 years. He takes pride in giving his clients the best possible defense. And he has a lively and upbeat personality. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone who is being accused of a crime."
"I have known this fellow Oregon lawyer for a considerable time. He is hardworking, ethical and dedicated to his clients. I give him my wholehearted endorsement."
"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with David last year defending several people involved in a union dispute. David is bright, articulate, fearless, and has a great work ethic. He is one of a few select attorneys that seasoned criminal defense attorneys call for his impressions and perspective on pending cases. Without question, one of the best in Portland-Metro and Southwest Washington."
"David McDonald is a skilled criminal defense lawyer. We have had a number of common clients, students with disabilities who find themselves faced with criminal charges. In each case, I was struck by how well he actually understood the client and the impact of the client’s disability. Not only did he understand the impact of the disability, he was adept at communicating that impact so that the authorities considered the client’s conduct in light of the disability. David also works well with other lawyers, which is an uncommon and valuable skill."
"David is a creative and tenacious advocate. No stranger to hard work, he is committed to legal excellence."
"I strongly endorse Mr. McDonald's work. David is a highly intelligent and creative thinker and strategist. He is a superb advocate. I strongly recommend his services without reservation to anyone charged with a crime."
Education lawyer
2013
SuperLawyer-Criminal Defense, Law & Politics Superlawyers
2013
Best Lawyers in America-Criminal Defense, Best Lawyers in America
2012
SuperLawyer-Criminal Defense, Law & Politics SuperLawyers
2012
Best Lawyers in America-Criminal Defense, Best Lawyers in America
2012
President's Award, OCDLA President
2011
SuperLawyer Criminal Defense, Law & Politics Superlawyers
2011
Best Lawers in America-Criminal Defense, Best Lawyers in America
2010
President's Award, OCDLA
2009
Portland's Top Lawyers-Criminal Defense, Portland Monthly Magazine
2008
Best Lawyers in America-Criminal Defense, Best Lawyers in America
2008
Portland's Top Lawyers-Criminal Defense, Portland Monthly Magazine
2004
President's Award, Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
1986
American Jurisprudence Award, Lawyers Co-Operative Publishing Company
1984
Outstanding Oral Advocate, Northwestern School of Law of Lewis & Clark College
1996 - Present
Criminal Defense Attorney, David T. McDonald, P.C.
1991 - 1996
Criminal Defense Attorney, Cross & McDonald, P.C.
1989 - 1991
Criminal Defense Staff Attorney, Metropolitan Public Defender Services, Inc
1987 - 1989
Criminal Defense Staff Attorney, Multnomah Defenders, Inc.
1986 - 1986
Certified Law Student, Metropolitan Public Defender Services, Inc.
1992 - Present
Washington Association of Criminal Defense LawyersSustaining Member, Speaker
1987 - Present
Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyer's AssociationLife Member, BOD, Chr-Defendant's Rights, Co-Chair Ed Committee
1986
JD - Juris Doctor
2012
Search Warrants-Creative Challenges
2011
Images in the Machine: The Morphing of State and Federal Child Pornography Laws
2010
Ethics
2009
Real Ethics in Real Time
2009
The New Property and Drug Crime Sentencing Rules
2008
Developing Successful Teams, Avoiding Pitfalls and Navigating The Ethical Dilemmas
2006
A New Look At Aider and Abettor Liability
2006
Failing To Prepare is Preparing To Fail: Dissecting The Affidavit and Challenging the Affiant
2005
Hunting and Gathering Information in a Landmine Strewn Field of Ethics
2005
Hunting and Gathering Information in a Landmine Strewn Field of Ethics
2004
Airport Searches
2002
Diagramming the Warrant and Reports: Advanced Search and Seizure Techniques
2000
The Law As It Relates To Criminal Investigation
2011
2010