Jacob D Braunstein

Jacob D Braunstein

4.2
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 19 years

Chapter 13 bankruptcy Lawyer at Portland, OR
Practice Areas: Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, DUI & DWI ... +2 more

2225 NE Alberta, Suite A, Portland, OR

About Jacob

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 25%

20 years

25%
Criminal Defense 10%

Experienced trial attorney handling misdemeanor and felony criminal charges. Have defended clients facing charges that range from DUII to aggravated murder.

20 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 5 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2020

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Oregon for 19 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Location

NW Debt Relief Law Firm

2225 NE Alberta, Suite A, Portland, OR, 97211

Law Offices of Jacob D Braunstein

39085 Pioneer Blvd., Suite 201, Sandy, OR, 97055

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Jacob D Braunstein's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.2 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

5 star (12)
4 star (0)
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1 star (3)

Posted by anonymous | May 6, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Service and Reputation

After consulting with multiple attorneys recommended by the ARAG legal insurance group, Jacob Braunstein (aka Jake) made a standing and profound impression on me. Jake was the only attorney who approached my case from a client's perspective, with patience and compassion. Once he was provided with the... facts, he proceeded to offer his professional recommendations thoroughly and with confidence. Jake represented me for nearly 6 months of judicial settlement conferences, resets and plea hearings which all resulted with my best interests in mind. Jake's reputation and knowledge of the law becomes very evident in the courtroom environment as is visibly recognized by judges, prosecutors and his peers. Jacob Braunstein is highly recommended !

Posted by anonymous | April 1, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Corruption and indifference

Bragged to offense attorney about how good business was for himself during court due to his docket being so full. Very brief and short. Knows very little about the legal aspects of DUI. Merely knows how to work the system, as to get in and out as quickly as possible. Could care less about you as a pe...rson or individual. Very passive aggressive. The sorriest type of person you want for a defense attorney. After one week of reviewing federal and Oregon state laws, I can tell you for fact that several law suits need to be pursued. 1) The state violates federal rights to possess guns while denying your rights for possession, during participation of a diversion program for a simple misdemeanor offense ( there needs to be a $250 million class action lawsuit against the state of Oregon by the federal government for those violated). 2) The risk of serious bodily injury to others and yourself, while distracted during the operation of a vehicle when blowing on a breathalyzer ignition locking device repeatedly is seriously dangerous. The charge of a simple misdemeanor DUI for having blown a .09 BAC, which would have little likelihood of causing injury to anyone, as you’re only buzzed and not seriously impaired, does not justify the court imposed actions. “Two wrongs never make a right”. Intentionally creating a dangerous situation for others, doesn’t make up for someone’s poor judgement. 3) An officer needs reasonable suspicion to pull you over. Sitting outside a bar and grill and pulling over someone after leaving , while making up an absolute lie to justify their actions to obtain a charge of “reckless driving” is committing a felony in order to charge someone for a misdemeanor. One must understand, the court system is not a system of justice. The court system is where an application of the law is acquired. The state of Oregon, the police officers, the judge, and the lawyers are not beyond these measures of the law.

Posted by anonymous | January 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Jake is simply the best

Where do I start? From the moment I contacted Jake I felt at ease. Facing criminal charges is no joke and to say I was stressed out would be an understatement. Jake listened to my side of the story and spent nearly an hour with me. He went over several different ways he could approach my case, in...cluding ones that didn't involve hiring him. I decided to have him represent me and it was the best decision I could have made. Jake's knowledge of the legal system was amazing. Through the whole process he was easy to get a hold of and worked around my schedule. Even at 9 pm he was working on my behalf. He was able to get the charge dismissed and kept me out of the system, protected my family and saved my career. He's a fantastic person who works off the facts, passes no judgement and does his level best to get you the most desirable outcome. Thank you a thousand times, Jake!

Posted by Max | November 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent service, caring, compassionate - I can't say enough good things

Jacob Braunstein is the only attorney I'll ever work with if I can help it. He has represented both me and one of my adult children on different issues and I couldn't be happier with his services. I sought help from Mr. Braunstein when I needed to file bankruptcy. He and his staff function like a wel...l oiled machine and I recommend him to everyone I know. Mr. Braunstein is very patient and obviously cares about his clients. I had a ton of questions but he didn't treat me like I was a bother and he took a lot of time to answer all of my questions. He was also able to work with my schedule, which meant meeting me on the weekend. He's a great attorney who really seems to care about his clients.

Posted by John | January 5, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Awesome!

I was referred to Jake by one of my good buddies who'd gotten into some legal trouble before. He said, "Call Jake. The dude's awesome!" So I called on the weekend expecting to get a voicemail and he actually picked up the phone. I explained my situation and he said he could meet with me that afternoo...n since I work long hours all week. First off, my friend was right. Jake is really laid back and easy to talk to. He didn't judge, he just wanted to hear my side of the story. He didn't try to push a contract at me or pressure me into hiring him to help me with my case. He was straightforward, honest, and told me about all of my options, not just the ones that involved hiring him. I ended up choosing Jake to represent me that day. It was one of the best decisions I ever made. He knew the process inside and out and he helped me every step of the way. It was obvious the judge knew him. She told me right there that Jake had gotten me the deal of the century and normally the prosecutor doesn't agree to things like that. Thanks to Jake and all the work he did on my case, I was able to get the most serious charges dismissed and one of them converted from a felony to a misdemeanor. I was able to stay out of jail and keep my job thanks to Jake. If you need an awesome attorney, call him. I wouldn't go anywhere else.

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Jacob D Braunstein's Lawyer Endorsements

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Sunil Raju

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer, Jacob is an experienced, savvy attorney who advocates for and cares about his clients."

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Christopher Mertens

Unknown lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jake is a knowledgeable attorney and strong litigator. He advocates for his clients fiercely and knows the court system well so that he can give his clients every advantage."

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Adam Brittle

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jake works hard to provide solid, thoughtful legal defenses for his clients. With his knowledge of criminal law, he provides consistently good results."

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Adam Brittle

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Honors

2015

Bankruptcy Clinic Pro Bono Award, Legal Aid Services of Oregon

2014

Bankruptcy Clinic Pro Bono Award, Legal Aid Services of Oregon

2013

Bankruptcy Clinic Pro Bono Award, Legal Aid Services of Oregon

2012

Bankruptcy Clinic Pro Bono Award, Legal Aid Services of Oregon

2011

Bankruptcy Clinic Pro Bono Award, Legal Aid Services of Oregon

2010

Bankruptcy Clinic Pro Bono Award, Legal Aid Services of Oregon

2009

Bankruptcy Clinic Pro Bono Award, Legal Aid Services of Oregon

2005

Distinguished Undergraduate Teaching Fellow, Miami University of Ohio

Work Experience

2007 - 2013

Attorney at Law, Braunstein Law, PC

2006 - 2007

Associate, Des Connall PC

Associations

2006 - Present

Multnomah Bar Association

2006 - Present

Oregon Trial Lawyers Association

2007 - 2009

Multnomah Bar Association, CLE Committee

2006 - 2010

Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Sample of Legal Cases

In re Yarber

Debtor's exemption upheld over objection of trustee

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Education

2006

Lewis & Clark Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

Miami University of Ohio

BA - Bachelor of Arts x2

Languages

English

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