Growing up in John Day, Oregon, Attorney Donald Molnar became a member of the Oregon State Bar in 2005. His experience both growing up in a small community and later opening his law practice there strengthened his belief in being a strong advocate for his clients. He learned firsthand how much support and trust can lead to success and wants to do the same for others.
Donald brings 17 years of experience to a great group of sucessful lawyers at Reynolds Defense Firm. He works with good people facing Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (DUII) charges in Portland, the Metro area and throughout the state of Oregon.
He is a member of the National College of DUI Defense, an organization committed to the highest quality representation of citizens accused of DUI. He has extensive scientific training in the defense of DUI cases. Donald achieve his certification in the administration of standardized field sobriety testing in August 2011. In addition, he wrote Chapter 11: Breath, Blood, Urine for the Oregon Criminal Defense Laywer's Association DUII Trial Notebook in January 2020.
Donald's competitive drive, attention to detail, meticulous preparation, and effective listening and gathering of information make him an effective and compassionate advocate for his clients. He has significant trial experience and has conducted numerous court and jury trials, and argued successfully before the Oregon Court of Appeals.
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Reynolds Defense Firm
3220 SW 1st Avenue
Suite 200
Portland, OR, 97239
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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OR | Active | 2005 | 06/12/2022 |
Legal answers | 2 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers | 2015 |
Intoxilyzer 8000 Operator's Course, New Orleans | Dr. Alfred Staubus | 2012 |
NHTSA Field Sobriety Testing Practitioner Course, Denver | Lance Platt, PHD | 2011 |
NHTSA Drug Recogition Overview Course, San Antonio | Lance Platt, PHD | 2011 |
Forensic Sobriety Assessment Proficiency Certificate | Steve Rubenzer, PHD | 2011 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Associate Attorney | Reynolds Defense Firm | 2022 - Present |
Owner | The Law Office of Donald J. Molnar, P.C. | 2010 - 2022 |
Associate Attorney | Coit and Dean, P.C. | 2006 - 2010 |
Certified Law Clerk | Washington County District Attorney's Office | 2004 - 2005 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Multnomah County Bar Association | Member | 2021 - Present |
Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association | General Member | 2012 - Present |
National College of DUI Defense | General Member | 2010 - Present |
Gateway Elks Lodge | Justice of the Subordinate Forum | 2002 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Chapter 10: Breath, Blood and Urine | DUII Trial Notebook Oregon | 2014 |
portland criminal defense blog | Civil Compromise and Dismissal of Your Case | 2013 |
Portland Criminal Defense Blog | Standardized Field Sobriety Tests are Designed for Failure | 2012 |
Portland Criminal Defense Blog | Drugs, Medication, and DUII | 2011 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Lewis & Clark Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 2005 |
Lewis and Clark College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2002 |
Lewis and Clark College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2002 |
Case name | Outcome |
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State v. JB | Not Guilty Veridct (all counts) |
Posted by john
September 30, 2016
Jennifer Peters, Unknown Attorney on Jun 15, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on May 27, 2014
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I endorse Donald. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Jennifer Peters, Unknown Attorney on Jun 15, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on May 27, 2014
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I endorse Donald. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Antonio Jimenez, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jan 23, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. He is clearly dedicated and knowledgeable in DUI defense.
Elizabeth Carpenter, DUI and DWI Attorney on Sep 28, 2013
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I met Don at a DWI Scientific Law Seminar this past summer. He is a truly talented and passionate lawyer.
Max Mizejewski, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 25, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.
Stephen Doyle, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 25, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. Donald is an expert in duii law who I have contacted to discuss some of my duii cases. He is very knowledgeable about drunk driving cases and has been a big help to me. I recommend him.
Brett Hall, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jul 24, 2013
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Don Molnar is an excellent attorney that works diligently for his clients. He is always working to elevate his level of education and stays up to date on scientific issues related to DUIIs. I would recommend attorney Molnar for anyone that is facing a DUII or other related charge.
Adam Dean, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 23, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. Donald Molnar is a great attorney. He has lots of experience especially in the area of DUII law. I would only have positive things to say about his legal skills and the results he is able to achieve for his clients
Jonathan Berman, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 23, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I practice family law exclusively. Don also practices family law, and I have always found him to be extremely thorough in his knowledge of the law; he is both passionate about his practice, and compassionate in his relationships with his clients. This translates to Don's practice of criminal law. As I do not practice criminal law, when I have a client who requires criminal representation, Don is always at the top of my list of referrals. He is again very well researched, and he gets results for his clients. I endorse this lawyer.
Kelly Diephuis, Unknown Attorney on Jul 17, 2013
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I'm happy to endorse Don Molnar. I've known him for several years and have had the pleasure to watch him work. He brings to his cases a level care and diligence that I truly admire.
Raymond Dinsmore, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 19, 2013
Relationship: Friend
I endorse Donald Molnar in the field of criminal defense. I know known Donald for many years as a friend and fellow law practitioner. I would recommend him to anyone seeking a criminal defense attorney in Oregon.
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