also known as STERN LAW
Zachary J. Stern is a well-respected criminal defense attorney that handles select complex criminal matters at both trial and appeal. His vertically integrated practice helps clients achieve long term success, even when the outlook is grim. Mr. Stern is an award-winning attorney who is published and often speaks to other lawyers on all aspects of high stakes criminal defense matters.
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Acquired: 2013
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1900 Hines Street Southeast, Ste 110, Salem, OR, 97302
45 Client Reviews
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...
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...
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...
"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."
"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."
"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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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
2021 - Present
Attorney, Zachary J Stern PC
2014 - 2021
Attorney, Ferder Casebeer French & Thompson
2013 - 2014
Attorney, Van Ness Mooney
2022 - Present
Yamhill County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2017 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense AttorneysMember
2013 - Present
Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Oregon State BarMember
2013 - Present
Marion County Bar AssociationMember
2008 - 2010
United States Peace CorpsReturned Peace Corps Volunteer
Case Dismissed
Acquittal
Drug Allegations Dismissed
Drug Allegations Dismissed
Acquittal
Prevailed on motion to suppress
30 month prison offer to a few weeks of county jail.
Prevailed
Convicted of lesser
Dismissed
Reduced to Misdemeanor
Reduced to Misdemeanor
Convicted of lesser
Dismissed
Acquittal
Case Dismissed
Dismissed
2013
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2022
Brady Is A Lot like DONDA 2: Big on Promise, Short on Delivery
2020
Appellate Update CLE
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