About me
Choosing the right legal representation is never easy, and it
is usually at a time of crisis. I invite you to browse my site
to get a feel for who I am and the type of work I do.
My office is centrally located in a 1906 historic Salem home at
1415 Commercial St S. E. After I graduated in 1981 with both a
law degree (JD) from Willamette Law and a Masters Degree in
Business (MBA) from the Atkinson School of Business, I have
practiced law around the State of Oregon in the areas divorce,
custody and related matters, personal injury cases involving
cars, motorcycles and pedestrians, in juvenile issues
representing youth and adults, and in criminal defense for
adults.
Practice areas
Licensed
- Divorce: 35%32 years, 2 thousand cases
- Car Accident: 35%32 years, 500 cases
- Personal Injury: 15%32 years, 500 cases
- Criminal Defense: 10%32 years, 1.5 thousand cases
- DUI & DWI: 5%32 years, 150 cases
Payment
Payment types:
Cash, Check, Credit card
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Contact info
1415 Commercial St SE
Salem, OR, 97302
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| OR | Active | 1981 | 09/17/2016 |
| Legal answers | |
| Legal guides |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
| Client Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
| BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney at Law | Howard W. Collins | 1982 - Present |
| Pro Tem Judge | Salem Municipal Court | 1994 - 1996 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association | Member | 1985 - Present |
| Marion County Bar Association | Member | 1983 - Present |
| Oregon State Bar | Member | 1981 - Present |
| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willamette University College of Law | Law | JD/MBA - Juris Doctorate and MBA | 1981 |
| Portland State University | Political Science | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1977 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Serenity Lane Albany & Salem, OR for past ten years | Communication Workshop | 2014 |