Laura A. Fine's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

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Posted by anonymous | February 24, 2016 | Criminal Defense

Horrible, Completely Horrible

I can not express enough what a horrible experience I had in dealing with this individual. The first meeting was very encouraging, upbeat, and gave me hope. This hope quickly turned out to be completely false hope. The very next meeting I felt like I was dealing with a sick Jekyll & Hyde persona...lity. She was verbally abusive to me and told me in a raised voice that my “story did not add up” and that “If you can’t convince me, you can’t convince a jury!” Really? That is YOUR job Ms. Fine/Moro, in case you didn’t know. She then began to extol the virtues of prison camp and that I should plead guilty to something I DID NOT DO!! I was stunned, shocked and horrified. I sought competent, legal counsel and trusted this person and she berated me and all but promised I was going to prison for years. I still have no idea why she became so visibly angry with me her client, including raising her voice, but she was WAY out of line and 100% dead wrong. She was thoroughly unprofessional in my opinion. After charging me most of her HUGE retainer fee for this awful advice, I fired her and found a different attorney and the outcome of my case was nothing like Ms. Fine assured me it would be. I did not go to prison; I did not go to jail. If I had listened to her dead wrong advice I would be in prison this very minute. I am glad I fired her and ignored her profoundly wrong advice. She immediately jumped to very incorrect conclusions in a complex case, I feel she took advantage of me and wasted my borrowed money, and worse she abused me at a time when I was very confused, vulnerable, and scared. After seeking help from Ms. Fine, I left her office in sheer terror certain I was going to prison. But I knew I was NOT GUILTY so fortunately I did not listen to her. I feel Ms. Fine is a horrid person for how she treated me and I would not even walk the same side of the street she as her, let alone recommend her as an attorney.

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Replied last February 24, 2016

None of what this individual posted about me is true. This individual suffers from Borderline Personality Disorder to the extent that he/she is his/her own worst enemy. I am sorry for his/her sense of suffering but there are limits to what an attorney can do to help a mentally ill person who denies his/her mental illness.

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Kelly Monaghan

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Laura is a compassionate, effective advocate for her clients. I endorse her without reservation."

Anna Sammons

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Laura Fine is one of the most respected defenses attorneys in Oregon and for good reason. Her knowledge of the law, extraordinary attention to detail, and creative advocacy consistently get her clients more favorable outcomes than other attorneys are able to achieve. She also enjoys a well-earned reputation for treating her clients with kindness, compassion, and genuine respect. I have referred a handful of people to her, including a personal friend, and have heard nothing but positive feedback. In every way, she sets the standard that I personally strive for."

Jesse Lohrke

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Laura Fine Moro is a strong advocate and knowledgeable trial attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

Marianne Dugan

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Fine is very hard-working and passionate about her work."

Jennifer Wirsching

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ms. Fine is a dedicated and intelligent attorney, making her a successful advocate for her clients. Her knowledge and familiarity with the Oregon courts, prosecutors and judges aids all of her clients."

Ashlee Wiese

Criminal defense lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Laura is an excellent attorney. She is known for "thinking outside the box" with all of her cases. From misdemeanors to murder, she zealously represents her clients. She is a straight talker and treats her clients with respect. She will give you an honest assessment of your case and make sure that you understand all of the possible outcomes before you make a decision. Laura has a high success rate and is well respected by practioners in the criminal defense community. I fully endorse Laura."

Jordon Huppert

Unknown lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Daniel Kruse

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Bryan Boender

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Laura Fine Moro because she exhibits the qualities of leadership that I expect from those in our legal community. She is someone whom I am proud to count among my professional colleagues."

Michael Vergamini

Unknown lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorese this lawyer. Ms. Fine is one of the finest litigators I have ever had the pleasure of watching in court. She has the rare combination of comprehensive mastery of her cases and lightning quick brilliance in the courtroom. This is the lawyer you want in your corner."

Scott Lawrence

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Other

"Laura Fine was a guest speaker at our Criminal Defense clinic in law school. I was impressed by the wealth of knowledge she possessed in this area of law. She is passionate about her work and works hard for her clients. It is my pleasure to endorse Ms. Fine's work."

Peter Carini

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

John Hall

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I heartily endorse this lawyer. The three things I value most in lawyers I work with are knowledge of the law, willingness to go the extra mile for the client, and the ability to see legal issues creatively. I my 36 years experience, only a handful of lawyers in each locale measure up to this standard, and she is one in Oregon."

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