Josh C Gibbs

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Josh C Gibbs

4.7
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 21 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Cave Junction, OR
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

9335 Takilma Rd, Cave Junction, OR

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About Josh

Biography

Josh Gibbs Law, LLC is a boutique law office located in Southern Oregon, focused on defending the rights of members of our community.

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

22 years

50%
DUI and DWI 50%

22 years

50%

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 21 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Josh Gibbs Law, LLC

9335 Takilma Rd, Cave Junction, OR, 97523

joshgibbslaw.com/

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Josh C Gibbs's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | May 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney

The BEST- highly recommended

I am very grateful that I found Josh to represent me. Josh was timely in answering all of my questions and very easy to talk to. His demeanor is professional and confident. I felt like I had the best representation possible.

Posted by anonymous | April 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

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Mr. Gibbs lost my case; so obviously I have a bias. But there are a couple reasons I have to recommend you go with another firm (Mr. Gibbs' firm was Reynolds Law Firm). First and foremost, the price. When I consulted at the firm originally (before Mr. Gibbs was assigned to me), I was told it would... be $6500 to retain them, but that was just for the preliminaries. If my case went to trial, it would be double that. I'm cannot recall exactly what terminology they used, and I am giving them the benefit of the doubt that they did not intentionally lie to me, but both myself and the person who accompanied me came away with the idea that it would be an additional $6500 to go to trial. Once it came time to decide to go to trial though, it turned out to be an additional $13000. I would not likely have agreed to retain them in the first place if I knew it was going to be a total cost of $19500 for a DUI case. But by the time I was properly informed, it was really too late to look for another attorney, and my initial $6500 would have been gone anyway, so I forked out the balance. I most definitely do not feel I got my money's worth. They do not charge hourly (as many DUI attorneys), but at $400 an hour, that would have been 48.75 hours, and I feel like I got less than 20. Secondly, there was a critical piece of damning info in the police report that I brought to his attention during one of our meetings. Yet on the day of the trial, he brought it back to my attention like it was new (and a problem). I am not sure that one item was what lost me my case, but I feel it must have had a large impact. So at the very least, Mr. Gibbs was not adequately prepared. Third, I paid them an additional $1500 for their "Blue Book" program. This is a program they recommend, created by the firm, involving AA classes, a journal, some phone time with their counselor; meant to help you reflect on your life and choices I suppose. I was quite resistant to it because I knew it would not help me personally, but they convinced me to take it, because it supposedly "looks good to the judge" if there is sentencing. It did not help at all, and in fact I am fairly sure that if I had gotten the cheapest lawyer possible and struck a plea bargain, I would have come out better. So $21000 I paid this firm to waste time and hurt my case. I thought Reynolds Defense Firm was a good choice, because they do only DUI cases, and I certainly cannot say my experience is what is typical for them, but this was a horrible mistake and left me feeling like I deserve my money back. So buyer beware!

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Josh C Gibbs's Lawyer Endorsements

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Douglas Green

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I strongly endorse this lawyer. Josh is as professional and knowledgeable as any attorney I know. He brings passion and compassion to his work helping clients in tough situations and does his best to bring client's cases to a resolution that is in the client's best interests. Any client facing criminal charges should be ecstatic at the prospects of having Mr. Gibbs represent him."

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Michelle Thomas

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Josh is very clearly a seasoned and professional trial attorney. He is passionate about the complexities and evolution of the law as well as providing thoughtful and resonant representation to his clients. His quirky sense of humor and penchant for analogies make him a joy to work with."

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Erin Kirkwood

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"I've known Josh since the early 2000s and now I am lucky enough to be working with him. He is knowledgeable, intelligent, and dedicated to helping people accused of DUIIs and other crimes."

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Eric Pickard

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Josh is among the most effective of advocates because of his knowledge, presence, and skill. You want him on your team, not someone else's."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Joshua. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Allison Williams

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Josh Gibbs has extensive experience in the field of criminal defense. I worked as opposing counsel with Josh on several cases. I can say from experience that he is an aggressive defender, has thorough and up-to-date knowledge of case law and goes to great lengths to make sure his clients get the best possible resolution of this case. Josh is easy for opposing counsel to get along with, and uses that to the best advantage of his clients."

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Richard Morgan

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Damien Donnelly-Cole

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Josh on several matters in the past. He is one of the most intelligent and hard working attorney's I've had the pleasure of knowing. He is always striving to help his clients both in and out of the criminal court system."

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Jordan New

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew McHenry

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Josh is an experienced, excellent trial lawyer, and very well respected by judges and prosecutors in multiple counties."

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Thomas Ifversen

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Josh is an excellent lawyer and works tirelessly to the benefit of his clients. I endorse him."

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Sunil Raju

Criminal defense lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer--I have known Josh for several years, and he is a smart lawyer who knows how to effectively advocate for his clients and get them the best possible result."

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Robert Crow

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I shared office space with Josh and watched him in practice with clients and always believed Josh to be fully committed to his clients and their cases. Without a doubt, Josh is looking out for the best interests of his clients."

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MacDaniel Reynolds

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Josh is a fantastic attorney and a truly good person. He and I have worked together on several cases, and I have been impressed with his legal insight and his ability to communicate with people of all walks of life."

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Douglas Green

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michelle Thomas

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Richard Morgan

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Erin Kirkwood

Criminal defense lawyer

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Eric Pickard

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Damien Donnelly-Cole

Criminal defense lawyer

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Allison Williams

Criminal defense lawyer

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Matthew McHenry

Criminal defense lawyer

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MacDaniel Reynolds

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2018

2018 Lawyer of Distinction, Lawyers of Distinction

2018

10 Best Attorneys for Oregon, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2018

2018 TOP 10 Attorney, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2016

Top 100 Lawyers, National Advocacy for DUI Defense

2016

Top 10 Ranking, National Advocacy for DUI Defense

2014

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2019 - 2020

Owner, Josh Gibbs Law LLC

2012 - 2019

Managing Attorney, Reynolds Defense Firm

2011 - 2012

Owner, The Law Office of Joshua Gibbs

2007 - 2011

Partner, Gibbs McVea, LLP

2004 - 2007

Attorney, Rose City Defense Consortium (Rcdc)

Associations

2012 - Present

107ist Timbers Army Supporters

Member

2004 - Present

NORML

Lifetime Member

Education

2004

Willamette University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

Evergreen State College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Lecture Series

Freedom from Prohibition and the Chains of Regulation, House Bill 3400

2013

Lecture Series

An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure

Languages

English

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