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At Baxter Law, 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:
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.
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Posted by Evan | January 18, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Expungement
Don’t hesitate to hire Casey at Baxter Law LLC
I needed some help to expunge a few things that were in my past that kept coming up and rearing their ugly head at the most inopportune times, so my wife and I got ahold of Baxter Law LLC! And let me tell you, Kerri and Casey are awesome! They communicated excellent with me throughout the entire proc...
Posted by Christopher | September 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law
Smooth and efficient process
I had a great experience in hiring Baxter Law in my petition for Oregon Driver's License reinstatement. Kerri was super helpful in advising me on my particular situation and helping me prepare all the items the court would want to see in my Petition. Casey was there to represent me during my hearing ...
Posted by Michael | June 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
A skilled attorney you can trust.
I am extremely pleased with the service and expertise provided by Casey and his team. They are true professionals and knew exactly how to handle my case to ensure a quick and just resolution. I live out of state, so it's a gamble to hire an attorney from a distance and trust that they will diligently...
Posted by Phillip | November 01, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
100% Satisfaction
I hired Mr. Baxter to help with reinstating my license. I was very happy with the attention and expedience I recieved from him and his paralegal, Gretchen Buskuhl. I would absolutely recommend his services to anyone in need of legal assistance.
Posted by Seth | October 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Expungement
Life changer!
I have been enduring a very ugly divorce, and several years ago I was entrapped into a situation that caused me to incur a domestic violence case; it took years of work- but with Casey’s guidance, and his paralegal Gretchen’s help; they were able to expunge my records in a short time. Even with objec...
"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."
"Casey is knowledgeable, hardworking, and an advocate for his client. You cannot go wrong with hiring Casey."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Casey is a smart and tenacious lawyer, and always a zealous advocate for his clients."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"Casey is a bright and energetic attorney who goes above and beyond to protect his client's interests."
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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
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
2018 - Present
J Bar J Youth ServicesVice Chair - Executive Board
2017 - Present
Central Oregon Veteran's Outreach (COVO)Executive Board Member
2016 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2015 - Present
DUI Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2015 - Present
American Institute of DUI/DWI AttorneysMember
2015 - Present
Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Deschutes County Bar AssociationMember
2016 - 2017
Bend Attorney GroupBoard Member
2016 - 2019
Classroom Law ProjectRegional Coordinator
2014 - 2015
Deschutes County District Attorney AssociationPresident
2013 - 2015
American Bar AssociationMember
2013 - 2014
Deschutes County District Attorney's AssociationTreasurer/Secretary
2009 - 2010
Construction and Real Estate Law SocietyChairman
2009 - 2010
Land Use Law SocietyMember
2008 - 2009
ABA Moot Court TeamMember
2005 - 2006
Phi Theta Kappa International Honor SocietyPresident
Dismissed by State
2010
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
1997
High School
2014
Victims Impacted by DUII Drivers
2013
Victims Impacted by DUII Drivers
2013
Victims Impacted by DUII Drivers
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