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Casey R Baxter
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About Casey

Central Oregon's Premier Criminal Defense Law Firm!

At Baxter Harder, LLC, our founder is devoted to seeing that his clients receive the high standards of professional representation that they need after an arrest or accusation. His experience in criminal litigation includes being a former Deschutes County Deputy District Attorney and prior President of the Deschutes County District Attorney’s Association.

His extensive experience in the courtroom has greatly benefitted those facing a variety of charges ranging from DUIIs to murder.

EDUCATION AND BACKGROUND:

Being born and raised in Oregon, Casey has a unique view into the specific issues that affect our local residents. After high school in Bend, OR, Casey enlisted in the United States Marine Corp as a Helicopter Crew Chief. It was here that he learned the dedication necessary to handle a wide variety of matters, even when things may seem hopeless.

Casey’s higher education includes graduating from: 

  • The University of Houston, graduated summa cum laude with a BBA in Business Management
    • President of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society
  • The University of Denver Sturm College of Law
    • Member of the Law School's Moot Court team
    • Served for the Criminal Representation Clinic, representing low income clients

Casey also has his financial advising and real estate licenses, and has experience working with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney.

EXPERIENCE AS A DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY:

Casey’s experience as a Deputy District Attorney has allowed him to try many misdemeanor and felony cases. He even has experience successfully co-chairing a major 2013 murder trial. In addition, his efforts paved the way for Deschutes County’s Veteran's Treatment Court and implementing a “Veteran's Intervention Strategy” in the County to assist and address issues of veteran’s returning from combat.

HONORS AND AWARDS:

  • Super Lawyers, Oregon Rising Star, Criminal Defense
  • 10 Best, 2015 - 2018
  • Top 40 Under 40, 2016 - 2018
  • Avvo – Superb Top Attorney in Criminal Defense
  • Avvo Client’s Choice 2016-2018 for Criminal Defense  

 

ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS:

  • J Bar J Youth Services, Executive Board Member, 2018 - Present
  • COVO, Executive Board Member, 2017 - Present
  • National Trial Lawyers Association, Member, 2016 - Present
  • Bend Attorney Group, Board Member, 2016 - 2017
  • Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Member, 2015 - Present
  • American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys, Member, 2015 - Present
  • DUI Defense Lawyers Association, Member, 2015 - Present
  • Deschutes County Bar Association, Member, 2012 - Present
  • Deschutes County District Attorney Association, President, 2014 - 2015
  • American Bar Association, Member, 2013 - 2015
  • Deschutes County District Attorney's Association, Treasurer/Secretary, 2013 - 2014
  • Land Use Law Society, Member, 2009 - 2010
  • Construction and Real Estate Law Society, Chairman, 2009 - 2010
  • ABA Moot Court Team, Member, 2008 - 2009
  • Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, President, 2005 – 2006

Practice areas

OtherExpungementDomestic violenceCriminal defenseDUI and DWI
  1. DUI and DWI: 40%

  2. Criminal defense: 35%

    Drug Crimes. Theft Crimes. Murder. Domestic Violence. Sex Crimes. Restraining Orders. Juvenile Crimes. Gun Rights Restoration. Expungements.

  3. Domestic violence: 10%

  4. Expungement: 5%

  1. Violent crime: 5%

  2. Sex crime: 5%

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

404 SW Columbia St
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Baxter Harder, LLC

404 SW Columbia St
Suite 150
Bend, OR, 97702

Website
https://www.baxterharder.com/

Firm Website
DUII Defense

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
ORActive201101/09/2021
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Top 40 Under 40National Trial Lawyers2019
Rising StarSuper Lawyers2019
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5Martindale-Hubbell2017
Top 40 under 40National Trial Lawyers2017
10 Best Client SatisfactionAmerican Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys2017
Top 40 Under 40National Trial Lawyers2016
10 Best Client SatisfactionAmerican Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys2016
10 Best Client SatisfactionAmerican Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys2015
Second PlaceRotgelber Johnson & Lyons Negotiation Competition2008
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Founding AttorneyBaxter Harder, LLC2016 - Present
AttorneyBaxter Law, LLC2015 - 2016
Deputy District AttorneyDeschutes County DA's Office2012 - 2015
Financial AdvisorMorgan Stanley2011 - 2012
VolunteerDeschutes County District Attorney's Office2010 - 2010
Summer InternshipDeschutes County District Attorney's Office2009 - 2009
Security ManagerBoise and Meridian Idaho School Districts2001 - 2004
Helicopter Crew ChiefUnited States Marine Corps1997 - 2000
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
J Bar J Youth ServicesVice Chair - Executive Board2018 - Present
Central Oregon Veteran's Outreach (COVO)Executive Board Member2017 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationMember2016 - Present
DUI Defense Lawyers AssociationMember2015 - Present
American Institute of DUI/DWI AttorneysMember2015 - Present
Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember2015 - Present
Deschutes County Bar AssociationMember2012 - Present
Bend Attorney GroupBoard Member2016 - 2017
Classroom Law ProjectRegional Coordinator2016 - 2019
Deschutes County District Attorney AssociationPresident2014 - 2015
American Bar AssociationMember2013 - 2015
Deschutes County District Attorney's AssociationTreasurer/Secretary2013 - 2014
Construction and Real Estate Law SocietyChairman2009 - 2010
Land Use Law SocietyMember2009 - 2010
ABA Moot Court TeamMember2008 - 2009
Phi Theta Kappa International Honor SocietyPresident2005 - 2006
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
University of Denver Sturm College of LawJD - Juris Doctor2010
University of HoustonBBA - Bachelor of Business Administration2007
Bend Senior High SchoolHigh School1997
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Victim Impact PanelVictims Impacted by DUII Drivers2014
Victim Impact PanelVictims Impacted by DUII Drivers2013
Victim Impact PanelVictims Impacted by DUII Drivers2013
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
State v. WaltonDismissed by State

Reviews

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Very Professional

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Casey Baxter and his team were very professional and very responsive through out my case. They were very informative and answered all my questions.
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Gratitude

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I am so grateful to have worked with the team at Baxter Harder, LLC. Not only was Casey Baxter very attentive, willing to talk to me multiple times a week, and compassionate towards my situation, his team showed the same effort and they helped me through this unknown process with patience and kindness. Everyone worked together to always keep me informed and make sure I understand the tasks I needed to complete on my end, and I honestly felt like they were a group of friends by the end of the case. I highly recommend working with this team, they will help you achieve the outcome you desire. Thank you everyone who helped me!!
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Extremely grateful I found Casey

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Casey was very helpful and insightful from the start. I left our first meeting feeling like I could trust my case with him. The outcome was better than I could have hoped for, and my experience along the way was accommodating. Casey, and the team, were communicative and transparent. I am so grateful he was leading the way. You need to look no further if you are seeking counsel.
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What a blessing

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Casey was very caring and very knowledgeable and concerned himself with every need I had.
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Excellent

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Casey and Gretchen have been fantastic to work with and my case was dropped before charges were even filed. Don’t hesitate hiring Mr Baxter, you will be treated with respect, concern, and professionalism.
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Casey Baxter is my hero.

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As the founder/owner of two businesses in Bend, Oregon since 1998, I've faced many challenges in my career. As a 53 year old man, I've faced many difficult situations in my life. The most distressing, gut-wrenching situation I've ever faced started two months ago. I was accused of injuring one person and endangering three others with my vehicle at the exit from a parking lot. It was a high profile case, due to my business ownership and that the alleged "victims" were politically charged and wanted to use me in order to be viewed as martyrs for their cause. The truth is, I absolutely did not injure or endanger anybody, even the police who arrived on the scene assured me that I'd broken no laws, and that the story against me was fabricated. Nonetheless, our District Attorney decided to press charges. Predicting a jail sentence as likely, and damage to the reputation of my businesses already developing, I spiraled into a level of depression I'd never previously conceived possible. I knew I needed an attorney right away, and I needed a good one. The story painted against me, although false, was compelling. After interviewing a few attorneys, I called Casey Baxter. He took my call right away, and my decision was made- this was the man to represent me. Over the course of the next couple of months, Casey and I communicated countless times. After each meeting, I felt more and more confident I'd chosen my attorney wisely. He was truly there for me. A mutual trust developed between him and me; I knew Casey had my back. Last Friday was the hearing. The DA was the first to speak, I'd prepared for him to paint a negative picture of me, but as he spoke, I stood there stunned at the level to which he did so. Then it was the "victim"s turn to speak. At this point, I figured I was finished, and jail was seemingly inevitable. I notice the expression on the face of the judge as she took in the (mis)information, there was no doubt she was preparing to sentence me harshly. The goal of the DA was jail time + $5,000 in fines. Then it was Casey's turn to speak. It was like I was in a losing gunfight and the Cavalry showed up. Casey calmly and confidently explained the true events of the day of the incident, pointing out what kind of person I truly am- drawing from my gentle-natured, altruistically motivated career and personal life, and I watched the tension on the judge's face melt away. I was sentenced to community service + $200 in fines. Casey Baxter is a man for whom I have unmeasurable respect. He saved my reputation, my businesses, and renewed my faith in humanity. Recommend him? That's an understatement. This man is my hero.
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Highly recommend casey baxter !

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Casey Baxter and his team are really great at what they do. I was in situation where i felt i had no hope and i was thinking the worst. Thanks to Mr. Baxter, he help me resolve my situation within two weeks. He Cleared out my situation and there was no need to show up to court. He's a great guy that make’s you feel comfortable when you speak with him through the phone. Due to COVID 19, i was not able to see him in person but he still managed to helped me so much and brought my stress level down. You can count on him for anything. He’s a really professional, good listener, well trustable lawyer. If you need any help, I highly recommend to call Casey Baxter. Thank you Casey Baxter. Greetings, Alan
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Excellent Attorney and Firm

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I obviously can only give a reference based on my experience and that is what this is. My experience. This firm represented me and my best interests as good as I could have expected. It's my opinion, I got the best possible outcome for my situation other than a complete dismissal - which was not to be reasonably expected for my circumstances. Casey is a brilliant attorney. He used to be an ADA for Deschutes County so he knows how prosecutors think and how they look at cases. Casey is personable, friendly and a highly competent and experienced attorney. His Executive Paralegal, Kerri, who essentially runs the show, is amazing. You'll spend the vast majority of your time working with her if Casey is your attorney. Be nice to her... And patient... You're not their only case... but she is incredibly talented and highly professional and will work hard for you. Casey is an excellent, highly regarded attorney and he has a lot of cases because of this. Which makes him and Kerri very busy. If you need an excessive amount of hand holding and phone time they may not be for you. But, if you're willing to trust them and let them do their job... they'll come through for you. At least they did for me and like I mentioned... this is a review based on my experience. I also want to add my experience with Ryan, another attorney at the firm. He handled the final negotiations of my case. I have similar sentiments about him as I do Casey and Kerri. He's an excellent attorney and I believe he did an excellent job explaining to me the various factors of my case, the details of the hearings, the potential outcomes and ultimately, like I said, I got the best possible outcome I could have hoped for. This firm, and the people who worked on my case, Casey, Kerri and Ryan, guided me through an extraordinarily difficult time and difficult situation with compassion, professionalism and grace and I'm very pleased with the final outcome. I highly recommend this firm.
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Casey Baxter and his entire team provided amazing service and the best possible outcome for me during the scariest time of my life. They responded very quickly whenever I had a question, and as someone who had never hired a lawyer before, Mr. Baxter and his team made this experience the most comfortable one it could be. Thank you!
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Amazing work

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I could not be happier with how Casey helped me out through the last few months. He was very responsive throughout the entire process, and always responds when you have a question. I highly recommend working with him.
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Mary Mongan

Casey Baxter is a highly skilled attorney and a well respected member in the legal community. Mr. Baxter is hard working, knowledgeable, and provides excellent representation for his clients.

Thomas Hill, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 3, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.

Emily Feenstra, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 30, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.

Victoria Dethloff, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 29, 2016
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Casey is knowledgeable, hardworking, and an advocate for his client. You cannot go wrong with hiring Casey.

Jennifer Coughlin, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 28, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer. Casey is well respected by criminal defense attorneys within the community, so much so that he receives many referrals from his competitors. He is a hard worker and very easy to work with.

Craig Edwards, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 28, 2016
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Casey is a good, hardworking, conscientious lawyer, and I endorse him

Jonathan Char, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 28, 2016
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I have had the opportunity to work with Mr. Baxter while he was representing the State as a Deschutes County Deputy DA and as a criminal defense attorney. He is a highly skilled trial attorney that I would recommend to anybody in need.

Mario Riquelme, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 28, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer. Casey is a smart and tenacious lawyer, and always a zealous advocate for his clients.

Erica Strader, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 29, 2015
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Casey Baxter is professional, prepared, and knowledgeable. I have worked with him and know that he is a skilled attorney, both inside and outside the courtroom.

Matthew Matrisciano, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 23, 2015
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Casey Baxter is an excellent and hard working attorney. I have personally dealt with him when he was a Deputy District Attorney and also see him multiple times in court as a fellow defense attorney. I endorse and recommend Mr. Baxter for criminal defense.

Erick Ward, Estate planning Attorney on Jul 7, 2015
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Casey is a fine lawyer and a great guy. He fights hard for his clients and has a wide variety of legal skills. I have seen him in court many times and know him to be articulate, persuasive and prepared. I endorse this lawyer.

Thaddeus Betz, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 25, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.

Mary Mongan

Casey Baxter is a highly skilled attorney and a well respected member in the legal community. Mr. Baxter is hard working, knowledgeable, and provides excellent representation for his clients.

Jamie Gerlitz, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 22, 2015
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Casey is a bright and energetic attorney who goes above and beyond to protect his client's interests.

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