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Before co-founding Gilroy Napoli Short LLC—renowned for being voted Best in the Willamette Valley for three consecutive years—John Gilroy had several substantial years under his belt as a Deputy District Attorney at the Washington County District Attorney’s Office, one of the foremost district attorney’s offices in Oregon. Here, he demonstrated his prowess in prosecuting a spectrum of criminal cases, spanning from misdemeanors to felonies.
John’s extensive experience in the D.A.’s office equipped him to transition effortlessly into the spheres of DUII/drunk driving defense, and more prominently, criminal defense, along with personal injury practice. His focus on criminal defense showcases his dedication to upholding justice and his commitment to defending the rights of the accused. In 2014, he was accorded the honor of joining “The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers,” an exclusive assembly of America’s elite Trial Lawyers, reserved solely for those who exhibit superior qualifications in areas such as leadership, reputation, influence, stature, and civil plaintiff or criminal defense trial proficiency.
Educational and Professional Background
John achieved his B.S. in Political Science from Santa Clara University in 1993 and obtained his J.D. from the University of Oregon in 1998. Prior to embarking on his legal career, John contributed as a legislative aide in Senator Robert Packwood’s office in Washington, D.C.
Personal Insights
Originating from a close-knit family and the youngest of seven siblings, John was raised in the Portland area, the son of the late Clackamas County Circuit Court Judge, Patrick D. Gilroy. He shares a passion for law with two of his brothers who are attorneys in the metro area. A family man, John is married and has five children. Outside his professional realm, he relishes time with his family and enjoys golf, skiing, fishing, basketball, hiking, and camping.
Areas of Practice
Criminal Defense
DUII Defense
Personal Injury
Career Overview
Attorney at Law, Gilroy & Napoli, LLC, Portland, Oregon, 2003-Present
Lake Oswego Municipal Court Judge pro tem, 2012-Present
Clackamas County Justice of the Peace pro tem, 2011-Present
Deputy District Attorney, Washington County District Attorney’s Office, 1999-2003
Bar Admissions
Oregon
Washington
U.S. District Court, District of Oregon
Memberships & Affiliations
National Trial Lawyers Association “Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers” (2014)
Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Oregon Trial Lawyers Association
Multnomah County Bar Association
Washington County Bar Association
Clackamas County Bar Association
Academic Credentials
J.D., University of Oregon School of Law, 1998
B.S., Santa Clara University, 1993
Institute for European Studies, Freiburg, Germany, 1991
John’s commitment to criminal defense and his unparalleled experience have been instrumental in securing Gilroy Napoli Short’s reputation as a trusted and respected law firm, consistently being recognized as the Best in the Willamette Valley.
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Posted by Beth | June 6, 2020 | Hired Attorney
John Golroy was straightforward with his communication with our family member while working seperate cases in 3 counties. He was responsive to questions, changing situations and specific needs.
Posted by anonymous | May 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney
John was there for me in my time of need. He offered sound advice and got me the best possible outcome. I never felt judged or looked down upon. I feel confident telling anyone who is scared or unsure of what to do next to turn to Gilroy and Napoli, they will help you in any way that they can and ...
Posted by anonymous | May 11, 2015
I had a court case in Washington county and I hired John Gilroy as my attorney. He was extremely helpful, and guided me through the process professionally and to the best of his abilities. He was knowledgeable and driven with regards to my case and really put his all into defending me. I felt like I ...
Posted by Lia | April 7, 2015
I used John Gilroy with Gilroy & Napoli to represent me in a very complex and multi-faceted case. I travelled from Hawaii to deal with my case and made a point to interview several different firms. I felt instantly comfortable with John and his staff and never felt judged or looked down upon. Sinc...
Posted by Dave | January 30, 2015
John Gilroy is a very trustworthy and helpful even for an out-of-state client. I live outside of Oregon and used John for a DUII case. From the beginning John listened to me and made me feel comfortable. He reassured me that he would take the best care possible and he followed through with that unti...
"I worked with John when representing an accident victim. John handled the criminal defense of the at fault driver. Although I was helping an injured crime victim, and John represented the criminal defendant, he worked hard to cooperate with us, all in the best interest of each client involved. John is a true professional and I enjoyed working with him."
"John has experience both prosecuting and defending in the area of criminal law. He is a strong and genuine advocate for his clients. He has my full endorsement."
"I am a family law attorney and from time to time I need to refer one of my clients for help from a criminal defense attorney. John Gilroy has helped some of my clients successfully defend criminal cases. I recommend both him and his firm."
"I've had the opportunity to observe John Gilroy represent persons charged with DUII on many occasions. He is intelligent, works zealously for his clients and demonstrates high-level trial skills. I highly recommend John Gilroy."
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2015
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2014
Top 100 DUII Attorneys in Oregon, The National Advocacy for DUI Defense, LLC
2003 - Present
Partner, Gilroy & Napoli, LLC
2012 - 2014
Pro Tem Judge, Lake Oswego Municipal Court
2011 - 2014
Pro tem Judge, Clackamas County Justice Court
1999 - 2003
Deputy District Attorney, Washington County District Attorney's Office
2003 - Present
Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2003 - Present
Oregon Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2003 - Present
Multnomah County Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
Washington County Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
Clackamas County Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
U.S. District Court, District of OregonMember
1999 - Present
Oregon State BarMember
1998
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
B.S., Political Science
1991
2005
Clackamas County Bar Association Golf Tournament Master of Ceremonnies
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DUII
2004
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