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Kevin T Lafky

4.2
Rating: 5.6

Licensed for 40 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Salem, OR
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Employment & Labor ... +3 more

429 Court St NE, Salem, OR

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2011
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About Kevin

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Appeals 20%

all types of appeals in state and federal appellate courts

41 years

20%
Criminal Defense 20%

represented hundreds of clients in all types of criminal matters in state and federal courts

41 years

20%
Employment and Labor 20%

represented hundreds of clients in all types of employment matters in state and federal courts

36 years

20%
Litigation 20%

we represent clients in most types of litigation in state and federal courts

41 years

20%
Civil Rights 10%

many civil rights cases in state and federal courts

41 years

10%
Divorce and Separation 10%

we have represented hundreds of domestic relations clients in all types of divorce, custody, child support and related matters

41 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 40 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 1985

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2011

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Law Offices of Kevin T Lafky

429 Court St NE, Salem, OR, 97301

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Kevin T Lafky's Reviews

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4.2 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by AmyWaits | March 14, 2025 | Medical Malpractice

Yeah Right.

When Google reviews are locked... This office is blatantly dishonest. If this is the ONLY Medical Malpractice Attorney name the bar provides for a year, there should be no list at all. I had to check a box showing if it was more than a consultation but I didn't even get one. The reason is clear, but ...not the one they provided. What on Earth does that mean you "can't take on a complex matter like this right now?" Really, because, "If you haven't worked in 15 years, then how are you going to pay?" I can't recover because of doctors now, which traces back to crime. I wouldn't be on Social Security at all if it weren't for Oregon doctors. This office doesn't know if I have a rich uncle or belong to a large church. I will decide how I make payments, not the receptionist.

Kevin Lafky

Replied last March 14, 2025

Amy I am sorry that you are upset that we declined to represent you. It was my decision, not any staff person. Sometimes we have to decline representation for various reasons and while I am sure that is disappointing, it is no reflection on either you or us. I wish you the best of luck going forward.

Posted by anonymous | October 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination

Highly competent Lawyer

Kevin Lafky was successful in my lawsuit for my wrongful termination case, against a billion dollar company represented by a top Portland Corporate firm. I had success on other lessor issues with the firm. Beyond what this firm has done for me, such an advocate for the underdog or counterbalance ...against Government abuse. Most lawyers are too affraid to help the community the way this firm has helped. I don't care what any website or political complaint says to try to soil this man's reputation, this firm is huge resource to the community and is a better place because of him, by virtue of calling out or prosecuting abuse and corruption that other's won't. This man is like a local modern day Martin Luther king, fighting for the community, by way of calling out nonsense.

Posted by anonymous | April 26, 2015

The only law firm I ever use.

All the lawyers in this office have my utmost respect. Not only are they excellent at what they do, they also care about their clients. The leader of this team, Kevin Lafky is increadibly knowledgeable in several areas of the law and fights extremely hard for all of his clients. I have hired th...is law firm on a couple of different occasions and have always been satisfied with how I have been treated.

Posted by anonymous | December 08, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Fantastic Legal Representation!

..In the early part of 2014, I was searching for good legal representation to help me handle a particular civil matter. I spoke with a few attorneys, but Lafky & Lafky stood out and came HIGHLY recommended by the leadership of a well-known, world-renowned civil rights organization. From the beginning... to the end of handling the situation, Lafky & Lafky conducted themselves in a professional, ethical and productive manner. Overall, I was pleased with the results and strongly recommend them to anyone in need of their services. If I should have any legal issues in the future, that are relevant to the areas of law that they handle, Lafky & Lafky will definitely be my legal representatives...

Posted by Heather | July 31, 2011 | Contracts & Agreements

probably the best, most trustworthy attorneys in the state

I was represented by Kevin lafky on more than one occasion. The first time I chose Mr lafky to represent me was in a breach of contract case in which we won! The second case we lost, but not for lack of effort, time and commitment on Mr lafkys part. He is an extremely hard worker and believes in the... laws that he has chosen to represent. There is NOTHING dishonest about this man and I would recommend him a thousand times a day.

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Experience

Rating:  5.6 (Average)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2011.

Suspension - Disciplinary issued in OR, 2011

updated on 11/26/2014

This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Suspension - Disciplinary issued in OR, 2003

updated on 11/26/2014

This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Reprimand issued in OR, 1999

updated on 02/22/2012

This means the lawyer did something wrong but the bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Reprimand issued in OR, 1997

updated on 02/22/2012

This means the lawyer did something wrong but the bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Honors

2019

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

Education

1985

University of Washington School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

University of Oregon

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

Spanish

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