Sandi Pellikaan

Sandi Pellikaan

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 30 years

Expungement Lawyer at Portland, OR
Practice Areas: Expungement, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

2256 N Albina Ste 172, Portland, OR

About Sandi

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Expungement 50%

Specialize in expungement or arrest and conviction records throughout Oregon.

31 years

50%
Criminal Defense 25%

Specialize in defense of felony and misdemeanor charges in the try county area. Skilled negotiator and familiar with local deferred sentencing, early resolution, and community court programs.

31 years

25%
DUI and DWI 25%

Practice focused in tri-county area. Extensive experience with DUII defense, diversion entry hearings, DMV license suspension hearings.

31 years

25%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 30 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 1995

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Location

Law Offices of Sandi Pellikaan

2256 N Albina Ste 172, Portland, OR, 97227

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Sandi Pellikaan's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

75 Client Reviews

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Showing 11 - 15 of 16 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Michael | February 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

Expungement Resolved

When one does something stupid like I did at 21 years old, it is nice to have something cleared off my record which has followed me for over 30 years. The District Attorney from that particular county was a little behind and had to be educated about the law, but then again, that's what attorneys are... for.

Posted by Eric | January 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney

4 felonies 3 misdemeanor GONE!!!

My experience with Sandi has been extensive. She work to organize my past legal problems in Oregon and process my engagement without any true worry on my part. She legal knowledge is of excellence standards as well as her response time to my questions. If you are in need to legal service I would high...ly recommend Sandi no matter what the legal my be.

Posted by anonymous | December 06, 2015

Sandi is prompt and extremely helpful

Sandi answered all my questions when I felt like I had no one to turn to. She started me down the path of knowledge and understanding. If she had not been there I feel like I would have succumbed to the dread and fear that I was under when I was dealing with my personal situation. She is gratious ...with her knowledge and in my case with here time. She treats people fairly and her fee was more than acceptable.

Posted by anonymous | August 31, 2015 | Employment & Labor

Sandi is professional and responsive

I was facing a pre-employment issue and Sandi jumped into action. She was understanding and knowledgeable about options that might help me. Most importantly Sandi took care of my issue right away!

Posted by Samuel | March 23, 2015

Friendly and professional

My case was pretty simple and straightforward. Sandi was very knowledgeable and I felt comfortable with her experience. She is a great value for an attorney and I am glad I hired her instead of trying to handle my case alone.

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Sandi Pellikaan's Lawyer Endorsements

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James Gregory

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sandi is a strong advocate, skilled attorney and great person. I would have no hesitation in recommending her to a close friend or member of my family."

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William Stavley

Expungement lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Elbert

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sandi is an experienced, highly respected attorney who always represents his clients with the utmost of skill,knowledge and understanding.i can readily endorse her without hesitation or reservation."

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Christopher Ariano

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"If you are charged with a DUI you owe it to yourself to hire a knowledgeable professional who has the experience necessary to defend your case. Sandi Pellikaan is exactly that type of her lawyer. In a complicated and specialized area like DUI defense, hiring someone like Ms. Pellikaan is the best way to defend your case. I encourage anyone to review her qualifications and then contact her to prepare a defense."

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David Lesh

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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A. Felsen

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Sandi is a great attorney and a real asset to the AVVO community!"

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Oleg Otten

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer for his hard work and willingness to provide free advice to those in need."

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Peter Marek

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"19 years of practicing criminal law with 8 of those as a public defender is very court experienced. Knowledge of both the law and procedure is excellent and evident in her pro bono contributions. Client reviews are stellar. READ THEM! Do yourself a favor and schedule a consultation."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Mark Cogan

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sandi Pellikaan impresses me as a smart and knowledgeable attorney who cares about helping people who are in trouble. I find her answers to questions posted online very appropriate. By answering questions posted by people who are searching for information, Ms. Pellikaan operates in the best tradition of the Bar and performs an important public service."

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Sean Cleary

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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Edie Rogoway

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"Sandi is a great lawyer with tremendous experience. She's the perfect combination of street smart and book smart. Hiring Sandy is an election choice. She is well respected by prosecutors and judges alike. I highly recommend."

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Craig Hopkins

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Pellikaan is an outstanding attorney. I have had the opportunity to refer cases to her several times. I received unsolicited feedback about her top notch service and professionalism. Her expertise in the area of expungement especially, is unsurpassed. I give her the highest recommendation."

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William Stavley

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Craig Hopkins

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David Lesh

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

1995

Cornelius Honor Socity, Lewis & Clark Law School

1994

Lewis & Clark Law School, Moot Court/Mock Trial Honor Board

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Attorney, Sandi Pellikaan, Attorney at Law

1995 - 2003

Attorney, Metropolitan Public Defenders

Associations

1995 - Present

Multnomah Bar Association

Member

Education

1995

Lewis & Clark Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

Stephen F. Austin State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

1995

Environmental Law Review FIFRA Preemption of Common Law Tort Claims after Cipollone

Languages

English

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