Andy Simrin

Andy Simrin

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Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 34 years

Appeals Lawyer at Portland, OR
Practice Areas: Appeals

405 NW 18th Avenue, Portland, OR

About Andy

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Appeals 100%

My career work has been focused in Oregon's appeals system. I've represented over 1200 clients in the Oregon Court of Appeals and Supreme Court. My practice emphasizes criminal appeals, appeals in stalking cases, domestic relations appeals and other civil appeals. I've worked as a research attorney in the Court of Appeals, as senior deputy public defender, and in private practice since 2002.

35 years | 1,256 cases

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 225-225 per hour


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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 34 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 1991

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Location

Andy Simrin PC

405 NW 18th Avenue, Portland, OR, 97209

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Andy Simrin's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 12, 2009

Andy Simrin gets YOUR law needs commpleted right the first time

My name is Diana Saltvick and I first requested Mr. Andy Simrin to go over a summons I received from a man that had been incarcerated for years--the case was unclear to me and I of course didn't understand the legal aspect at all..So upon arrival to his office (then in Salem Oregon) he quickly and p...rofessionally went over the court summons and put me at ease with in moments..He said what I had was a simple case of a man that had nothing better to do behind bars then to cause trouble. So he accepted the case and proceeded to handle it every step of the way..Every statement sent to him by the courts or from him to the courts were sent to me ..within days of filing . His ability proved to be of the utmost professional level in every aspect. I felt that Mr. Simrin never treated my case any different regardless on how it seemed to be to him a very cut and dry situation. The time and effort Mr. Simrin spent on my case was a very long and drawn out one to be sure. At times I felt as tho we were fighting a loosing battle due to the amount of appeals we had to endure and yet at the end of near a years worth of work Mr. Simrin triumphantly won our case hands down.. Mr Simrin never missed a beat in timely return of court papers and the full research of the case and all parties involved, Mr Simrin in fact knows his law and practice to the fullest. I believe that if anyone is interested in finding a lawyer that absolutely holds 100% respect for their clients it would be Mr. Andy Simrin . You wont ever be disappointed with his work ethics or his ability to be in contact with you during your time with him..He is a very honest and trustworthy professional in his field of law. I highly recommend Mr Simrin to anyone that is interested in having a man that is willing to legally handling your case and making sure that in any outcome he will have done everything to his abilities to have won for you .. Mr. Andy Simrin takes his profession very seriously and that is something that we as a client always look for isn't it?? He is always willing to put in all the necessary time to make sure that your case is completely covered from begining to end..Mr Simrin also is excellent in telephone contacting..He made it a regular weekly or daily (if needed) effort to contact me directly by phone as well as e-mail when needed. It is a scary thing to be sued and as Mr. Simrin understood my lack of knowledge of the law he made sure to never talk over me with terms I wouldn't understand , he always made sure that after each conversation I completely understood what details and accomplishment our case had overcome..Mr. Simrin ( and I cant stress this enough) always treated me with respect and honesty . Two of the most importiant factor I look for in dealing with any professional.. So I encourage you to closely consider Mr. Andy Simrin in handling your court needs if what you are looking for is an honest , knowledgeable and hardworking individual --if those are the qualifications that you are seeking?? Mr Simrin is going to be the lawyer for you..

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Andy Simrin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Clayton Tullos

Appeals lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Hubert Duvall

Appeals lawyer | Jul 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Anne Munsey

Appeals lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Andy Simrin for 12 years. He was a senior and highly respected attorney in the Oregon Public Defenders Office when I came to work there. He taught me a great deal about appellate work, criminal defense, client relations, and ethical conduct. I always strive to meet the standard that he sets by his example. He is an extremely intelligent, creative, careful and diligent attorney. I highly recommend him."

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Walter Ledesma

Appeals lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Simrin is an excellent appellate attorney. He possesses strong analytical and oral advocacy skills. With those skills, Mr. Simrin consistently achieves positive results for his clients. I endorse Mr. Simrin without reservation."

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Mark Cogan

Appeals lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Andy Simrin is a "lawyer's lawyer". By that, I mean he is one of the lawyers whom other lawyers turn to when they find themselves in a truly head-scratching situation. Mr Simrin's specialty is in the area of criminal appeals, an area of practice that is frequently confounding to trial attorneys. As an attorney who formerly specialized in criminal appeals, I can well appreciate the intellectual prowess and discipline that is required in order to be an appellate litigator. Andy Simrin is recognized throughout the State as an authority on appellate litigation. Anyone with an appellate matter would be well advised to get Mr Simrin on the team. His intellectual prowess and high professional standards make him an asset to the defense. I am proud to have Mr Simrin as a colleague in the Oregon criminal defense community."

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Robert Callahan

Appeals lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Simrin is one of the top criminal appellate lawyers in the state. He is smart, experienced and highly skilled in an area of law where few venture. He has more published opinions and wins at both the Court of Appeals and Oregon Supreme Court than any other lawyer I know. If I ever needed a lawyer to handle MY appeal, it would be Andy Simrin."

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Ryan O'Connor

Appeals lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Andy Simrin is a very good appellate lawyer. He is well known and respected by the judges on the Oregon appellate courts. I have seen his work first hand and know that he deserves that respect. We worked together on an Oregon Supreme Court case, and I was very impressed by Mr. Simrin's written and oral appellate advocacy."

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Russell Barnett

Appeals lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"As an experienced trial lawyer, I know that verdicts are not always favorable. When an adverse verdict is returned, the only appellate lawyer that I recommend is Andy Simrin. Mr. Simrin has the knowledge and experience necessary to evaluate a trial record and identify the issues that are pertinent to an individual case on appeal. Mr. Simrin is a recognized authority on appellate law in Oregon, and one of the best appellate lawyers in Oregon. Mr. Simrin is thorough in his evaluation of a case. His frankness with trial counsel is a reminder that the client comes first. After an adverse verdict, clients are often confused by the reasoning, or bitter about the process. That is why I refer my clients to Mr. Simrin--I know he will work diligently for the client to remedy errors that occurred at the trial court level. His efforts have restored faith in the legal system to so many over the years. If you need an appellate attorney you can do no better than ANdy Simrin."

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Ryan Scott

Appeals lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Simrin is one of the most highly regarded appellate lawyers in the Pacific Northwest. He would be my first recommendation to anyone seeking an appeal in Oregon, especially in criminal matters."

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Hubert Duvall

Criminal defense lawyer

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Walter Ledesma

Litigation lawyer

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Mark Cogan

Criminal defense lawyer

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Robert Callahan

Criminal defense lawyer

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Russell Barnett

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ryan Scott

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

1991

JD Cum Laude, Lewis and Clark Northwestern Law School

1990

Outstanding Achievement in Criminal Law, Lewis and Clark Northwestern Law School

1990

Moot Court Best Oralist, Lewis and Clark Northwestern Law School

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Attorney, Andy Simrin PC

1993 - 2002

Senior Deputy Public Defender, Oregon Public Defender

1991 - 1993

Judicial Clerk, Oregon Court of Appeals

Associations

2006 - Present

United States District Court Bar for Oregon

2000 - Present

United States Supreme Court Bar

1993 - Present

Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

1991 - Present

Oregon State Bar

Sample of Legal Cases

Wilson v. Board of Parole, 349 Or 461 (2010)

Parole Board order in double aggravated murder case reversed

State v. Idol

conviction for drug possession reversed

Kincek v. Hall, 217 Or App 227, 175 P3d 496 (2007)

Conviction for attempted murder reversed

Ornelas v. Ornelas

judgment reversed

Patterson v. Freeman

judgment reversed

Engweiler v. Cook

Department of Corrections order clarified

State v. Davis

conviction for murder reversed

State v. Fry

convictions reversed

Bollinger v. Board of Parole

parole board order reversed

State v. Fuller

conviction for drug possession reversed

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Education

1991

Lewis & Clark Northwestern Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1979

University of California - Berkeley

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

1999

OCDLA Winter Conference

Making the Record for Review

1995

OCDLA Annual Conference

Challenging the Court's Jurisdiction

Publications

2005

Criminal Law Post-Conviction Proceedings

1996

Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Newsletter Appellate Review

1995

Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Newsletter Appellate Review

1994

Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Newsletter Appellate Review

1993

Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Newsletter Appellate Review

1992

Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Newsletter Appellate Review

1991

Environmental Law Unravelling the Parity Promise

Languages

English

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