Casey R Baxter

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Casey R Baxter

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 14 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Bend, OR
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Expungement, Domestic Violence

400 SW Bond St., Suite 200, Bend, OR

Virtual Consultation Available

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About Casey

Biography

Central Oregon's Premier Criminal Defense Law Firm!

Central Oregon's Premier Criminal Defense Law Firm!

Central Oregon's Premier Criminal Defense Law Firm!

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 60%

4 years

60%
Criminal Defense 30%

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

4 years

30%
Domestic Violence 5%

4 years

5%
Expungement 5%

4 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 14 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Baxter Law, LLC

400 SW Bond St., Suite 200, Bend, OR, 97702

baxter-law.com/

Online Presence

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Casey R Baxter's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

137 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 32 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Jack | May 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent attorney

Mr. Baxter and his team represented me for almost two years for a case that involved multiple parties and the state. I received nothing but the best guidance, honesty and professionalism from the team. Mr. Baxter will be my first call if I ever need legal help again. I highly recommend Baxter Harder... if you need assistance.

Posted by Frederick | May 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Great Aturny that really fights for you.

I hired Mr Baxter to represent me in my third DUI case and he was amazing in his representation through fighting for me and defending me negotiations with the district attorney and going above and beyond to present me as an individual and not just a case number on a piece of paper he's in a phenomena...l attorney and is highly recommended

Posted by Alex | April 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Very pleased with my experience

I was cited for multiple moving violations in May 2020 so I looked online for an attorney. Baxter Harder came up with great reviews so I gave them a call. Casey Baxter was my attorney. He was very knowledgeable and reassuring about my case and helped me feel at ease. I paid a flat rate to cover all l...egal expenses up to the trial. Throughout the process, the firm was very attentive in updating me about what was going on with my pending charges. In the end, the DA decided to drop all charges and Casey called me personally to deliver the good news. He even reimbursed a portion of my retainer fee, which was unexpected and very generous of him. It really showed that he cares about his clients and made a point to be as fair as possible. I would definitely recommend him for anyone in need of legal services. I hope I’ll never be in a situation where I need a lawyer again, but if I ever am, I’ll be calling Casey.

Posted by Brandon Vicedomini | July 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent Attorney and Firm

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 b...e 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.

Posted by Gary | January 08, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great Lawyer!

Our family retained the Baxter/Harder law firm to defend against charges filed relating to an auto accident. We felt the charges were definitely based on a misunderstanding of facts and evidence regarding the accident. So we hired Baxter/Harder and met with Casey Baxter to review the case. The f...irm proceeded to do extensive independent review , analysis and investigation to clarify all relevant facts relating to the accident. It was a very detailed and professional approach. Once all facts were substantiated, Casey Baxter reviewed the case and charges in detail with the District attorney and all charges were dropped. This enabled us to avoid the time, expense and agony of a jury trial. Throughout the process Casey Baxter had a professional and disciplined manner and was also pleasant to work with. The Baxter/Harder law firm has my highest recommendation.

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Casey R Baxter's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mary Mongan

Unknown lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Thomas Hill

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Emily Feenstra

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Victoria Dethloff

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Casey is knowledgeable, hardworking, and an advocate for his client. You cannot go wrong with hiring Casey."

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Jennifer Coughlin

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Craig Edwards

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Casey is a good, hardworking, conscientious lawyer, and I endorse him"

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Jonathan Char

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Mario Riquelme

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Casey is a smart and tenacious lawyer, and always a zealous advocate for his clients."

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Erica Strader

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Matthew Matrisciano

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Erick Ward

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Thaddeus Betz

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jamie Gerlitz

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Casey is a bright and energetic attorney who goes above and beyond to protect his client's interests."

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Joseph Harder

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Mary Mongan

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Matthew Matrisciano

Estate planning lawyer

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Mario Riquelme

Criminal defense lawyer

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Lori Hellis

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jamie Gerlitz

Criminal defense lawyer

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Erick Ward

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

10 Best Client Satisfaction, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2017

10 Best Client Satisfaction, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2016

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2016

10 Best Client Satisfaction, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2015

10 Best Client Satisfaction, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2008

Second Place, Rotgelber Johnson & Lyons Negotiation Competition

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Founding Attorney, Baxter Harder, LLC

2015 - 2016

Attorney, Baxter Law, LLC

2012 - 2015

Deputy District Attorney, Deschutes County DA's Office

2011 - 2012

Financial Advisor, Morgan Stanley

2010 - 2010

Volunteer, Deschutes County District Attorney's Office

2009 - 2009

Summer Internship, Deschutes County District Attorney's Office

2001 - 2004

Security Manager, Boise and Meridian Idaho School Districts

1997 - 2000

Helicopter Crew Chief, United States Marine Corps

Associations

2018 - Present

J Bar J Youth Services

Vice Chair - Executive Board

2017 - Present

Central Oregon Veteran's Outreach (COVO)

Executive Board Member

2016 - Present

National Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2015 - Present

DUI Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2015 - Present

American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

Member

2015 - Present

Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2012 - Present

Deschutes County Bar Association

Member

2016 - 2017

Bend Attorney Group

Board Member

2016 - 2019

Classroom Law Project

Regional Coordinator

2014 - 2015

Deschutes County District Attorney Association

President

2013 - 2015

American Bar Association

Member

2013 - 2014

Deschutes County District Attorney's Association

Treasurer/Secretary

2009 - 2010

Construction and Real Estate Law Society

Chairman

2009 - 2010

Land Use Law Society

Member

2008 - 2009

ABA Moot Court Team

Member

2005 - 2006

Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society

President

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Walton

Dismissed by State

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Education

2010

University of Denver Sturm College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

University of Houston

BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration

1997

Bend Senior High School

High School

Speaking Engagements

2014

Victim Impact Panel

Victims Impacted by DUII Drivers

2013

Victim Impact Panel

Victims Impacted by DUII Drivers

2013

Victim Impact Panel

Victims Impacted by DUII Drivers

Languages

English

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