Zachary J Stern

Zachary J Stern

also known as STERN LAW

5.0
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 12 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Salem, OR
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, Constitutional ... +3 more

1900 Hines Street Southeast, Ste 110, Salem, OR

About Zachary

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 30%

Emphasis on major felony and other complex criminal matters at the trial, appellate, and post-conviction level.

12 years

30%
Appeals 20%

I regularly handle complex appellate matters and have appeared in the Oregon Court of Appeals and the Oregon Supreme Court. Results include overturning four decades of precedent and eliminating exceptions to the warrant requirement.

12 years

20%
Constitutional 20%

Civil Forfeiture--when the government tries stealing your property--raises all sorts of complex constitutional issues. I regularly handle Forfeiture cases throughout Oregon.

12 years

20%
DUI and DWI 10%

12 years

10%
Federal Crime 10%

12 years

10%
Privacy 10%

Much of my practice deals with the intersection of digital privacy and the government's desire to rummage through your stuff.

12 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 12 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2013

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Location

STERN LAW

1900 Hines Street Southeast, Ste 110, Salem, OR, 97302

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Zachary J Stern's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

45 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | DUI & DWI

Posted by Cassie | March 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Highly recommend!!

Zach exceeded our expectations as a lawyer and helped our family out tremendously! My husband was unfortunately facing a 3rd DUII charge and looking at a felony, prison time and a lifetime revocation of his license but thanks to Zach and all his hard work and proper counsel my husband managed to only... get charged with a misdemeanor, 8 days in jail, 3 years license suspension and bench probation. Talk about a win! We then had to move onto his PV charge (in a different county) he was facing 60 days and permanent revocation of probation and he managed to get 10 days and maintain his probation. He helped us out in two different counties (Lincoln and Clackamas) if you need a good lawyer that is well respected in the community and will fight for you then I highly recommend hiring Zach.

Posted by Nick | October 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Worry Free

The title sums up how Zach made me feel throughout my DUI process. Calm, relaxed, and worry free. Zach is also young (not too young) and energetic which really made me as a client feel great. I faced DUI and multiple reckless endangerment charges in an unforgiving county (Polk). Zach was in contact w...ith me the entire time and always made sure to explain everything that was going on. Any time you have to go to court it is going to be stressful and scary but Zach always seemed to have a plan and was confident with it. As I stated, Polk County is very unforgiving to say the least. This was my second DUI, I had three passengers in the car with me, and my BAC was about 3 times the legal limit. The fines, jail time, and community service hours were absolutely insane (as is expected for my situation) but Zach managed to work his magic and we were able to work with the judge and prosecutor to nearly eliminate all of these extensive charges. I was only charged with DUI and Zach continues to be helpful in questions I have that pertain to my probation. Most recently, Zach coached me through writing a letter to the Judge to ask for early termination of my probation, of which the judge honored. Hire this man!

Posted by Tammy | July 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Best lawyer in town

Brilliant highly recommend won my dui hands down. Very professional and hard working. Hopefully dont need him but would definately use him and staff again.

Posted by anonymous | February 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Helped more than I thought was possible.

I got a DUII over ten years ago and never handled the matter. When it came to taking care of it I went to what I knew to be the most reliable law firm in town. When I talked to Mr. Stern I was very nervous but he assured me I didn’t have a lot to worry about as he was going to handle my case to the b...est of his abilities. I thought I was going to have the book thrown at me, and my sentence was reduced from 45 days to 10, down to only 5. I only had to stay in jail for one day. I told Mr. Stern that was my biggest worry and he made sure I wasn’t there for very long. Super personal and very professional, someone who truly cares about the client as well as the outcome.

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Zachary J Stern's Lawyer Endorsements

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Daniel Silberman

Unknown lawyer | Dec 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I fully endorse this lawyer. Zack works incredibly hard to obtain the best results for his clients. He is sharp, zealous, compassionate, hard working, and a brilliant legal thinker and strategist."

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Sara Foroshani

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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AJ Wahl

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse this lawyer. In addition to knowing the law, Zach knows how to work with his clients to get them the help they need. He's tough when dealing with opposing counsel, but fair and well-respected. Zach has my full recommendation."

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Christian Zupancic

Unknown lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Zack is an extremely talented criminal defense attorney-- I wholeheartedly recommend his services to anyone needing diligent, expert assistance with criminal matters."

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Paul Ferder

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jason Thompson

Sex crime lawyer

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Michael de Muniz

Criminal defense lawyer

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Daniel Silberman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Sara Foroshani

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Top 100, American Academy of Attorneys

2020

Mentor of the Year, Willamette University

2020

Exceptional & Outstanding Client Service, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2018

Top 40 under 40 Criminal Defense Lawyer, The National Trial Lawyers

2018

Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2017

Outstanding Mentor, Willamette University College of Law

2016

Outstanding Mentor, Willamette University College of Law

2013

Summa Cum Laude, Willamette University College of Law

Work Experience

2021 - Present

Attorney, Zachary J Stern PC

2014 - 2021

Attorney, Ferder Casebeer French & Thompson

2013 - 2014

Attorney, Van Ness Mooney

Associations

2022 - Present

Yamhill County Bar Association

Attorney Member

2017 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Member

2013 - Present

Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2013 - Present

Oregon State Bar

Member

2013 - Present

Marion County Bar Association

Member

2008 - 2010

United States Peace Corps

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer

Sample of Legal Cases

Unlawful use of a Weapon x3

Case Dismissed

Marion County – Felony Assault

Acquittal

Marion County – Felony Assault

Linn County – DCS Marijuana

Drug Allegations Dismissed

Linn County – DCS Marijuana

Drug Allegations Dismissed

Yamhill – Felony Assault

Acquittal

Marion – DCS

Prevailed on motion to suppress

Polk County – Felony Assault and Strangulation

30 month prison offer to a few weeks of county jail.

Yamhill County – FAPA Proceedings

Prevailed

Marion County – Manslaughter, Assault in the Third Degree x3

Convicted of lesser

Marion County - Sex Abuse II

Dismissed

WACO- Rob II, Theft I

Reduced to Misdemeanor

Polk County – Arson I

Reduced to Misdemeanor

Marion County – Charged with Manslaughter.

Convicted of lesser

Charles McCarthy – Marion County – Commercial Delivery

Dismissed

Yamhill County – Sex Abuse I x8

Acquittal

Linn County – Rape I

Case Dismissed

Yamhill County – Attempted Murder, Assault

Dismissed

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Education

2013

Willamette University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

University of Victoria

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2022

OCDLA Annual Conference

Brady Is A Lot like DONDA 2: Big on Promise, Short on Delivery

2020

OCDLA

Appellate Update CLE

Publications

Languages

Romanian

Spanish

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