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%

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 30 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 1995

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Law Offices of Sandi Pellikaan

2256 N Albina Ste 172, Portland, OR, 97227

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Sandi Pellikaan's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

75 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Advocacy

Posted by Brad | August 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Sandi Pellikaan is an excellent defense attorney

Sandi Pellikaan is an excellent defense attorney (and also proved to be highly effective at expungement). Sandi is knowledgeable, thoughtful, measured and very supportive. Sandi always listened carefully to my thoughts, concerns, opinions and then offered her advice in terms I could easily understand..., along with alternatives in a manner I could readily appreciate. Sandi was always timely in her communications about my case, whether directly with me, or with the court/DA's office or any other party involved. Sandi was always empathetic and caring in a very genuine way. Sandi clearly respects the law and the processes by which legal matters are conducted and resolved. I recommend Sandi Pellikaan unequivocally and I am very grateful for having had her excellent legal representation to help me navigate my case and achieve its resolution.

Posted by anonymous | September 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

Expungement

Sandy has been a great help. She helped me clean up my record and with out me having to do much work at all. I would recommend her if you want someone that gets the job done without playing phone tag.

Posted by Jason | August 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

Great Lawyer, and great Value.

I found Sandi via her website. I checked out her competition before speaking with her. After speaking with her, I knew right away she was the lawyer to go with. She made this process of expungement seamless and very very very easy. I do not live in Oregon any longer, and I didn't have to travel up to... Oregon for my case. I sent her the fees, paperwork, and finger prints she requested. She absolutely followed through 110%. It takes a few months for everything to clear and the process to complete. She clearly explained to me this was the case. So I just needed to be patient for a few months. There was an issue with the D.A's office in Washington County who wanted to try and stop the process. She knew the law and was able to leverage this to the case's advantage. She was very honest and open with me about what was happening. She was able to resolve the D.A.'s objections without having to argue the case before a judge, which saved me money. My case was an expungement of PCS LSD a class B Felony (Drug Charge) in Oregon with an arrest in 1996 and conviction date from 1997. She also was able to get several of the other misdemeanors connected to the case sealed up as well without additional fees being charged. I'm very happy she does the work she does. I'm free now to continue my goals of pursuing higher education and to continue to contribute to society in a positive way. I know several others who also are now eligible for expungement, and I will recommend her to them. If others are reading this, this is the Lawyer to get. Without a doubt. Don't let the mistakes of your past define who you have become today. If you've repaid your debt to society and have reformed your ways, get in touch with her today. We never know what the future holds or how the laws might change to block expungement in the future. I should also mention that she is very professional. Big thanks to Sandi Pellikaan for helping me get my life back. I would use your services again, but I don't plan on anymore trouble. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!!

Posted by Susanne | April 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Sandi is an expert!

Sandi is amazing at interpreting the law, locating the exact pieces and putting them all together. I can tell you I had numerous situations to move through and Sandi put her skills to use in an amazing manner. She is direct, factual and graceful with her motions. If you are ready to make some changes... in your legal history, she will do everything within the limits of the law to get you there. Yourself or a loved one cannot go wrong employing her. I have only had to sing documents for her, she does the rest. Let her work for you.

Posted by anonymous | October 05, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Amazing, life changer.

I got my life back because of Sandi Pellikaan, she saved me from going to prison for something I didn't do and got my record expunged so I could get my job again. Thank you Sandi. Thank you.

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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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David Lesh

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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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