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I was born in the midwest and have lived in various cities around the Western United States. Before practicing in Bend, OR, I was a public defender for 7 years at the Metropolitan Public Defender Services, Inc. in Portland, OR, a nationally recognized agency that has a reputation for solid defense work. There, I handled everything from simple DUII's through sex offenses and death penalty cases. Here are links to articles from a few of the cases I have had the privilege to work on.
http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2013/01/facebook_argues_to_protect_use.html
http://www.commondreams.org/archive/2008/06/10/9525
Practice areas
Criminal defense cases ranging from DUII to Aggravated Murder
15 years
Languages spoken
English
Law Office of Thaddeus Betz, LLC
Millview Building 371 SW Upper Terrace Drive Suite 3
Bend, OR, 97702
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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OR | Active | 2006 | 02/10/2021 |
Legal answers | 7 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Expanding Civil Rights Advocacy | Oregon State Bar | 2011 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Law Office of Thaddeus Betz, LLC | 2013 - Present |
Staff Attorney | Metropolitan Public Defender Services, Inc. | 2007 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association | Member | 2007 - Present |
National Lawyers Guild | Member | 2006 - Present |
AFSCME | Sector Vice President | 2011 - 2013 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Oregon Library of Defense | How To Do A Conditional Plea | 2012 |
Oregon Library of Defense | Charging a Homeless Person With Failure To Register a Residence | 2011 |
Oregon Library of Defense | REPO and the 200% Rule | 2011 |
Major Crimes and Defenses (OCDLA) | Hindering Prosecution | 2010 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Lewis & Clark Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 2006 |
University of Wisconsin, Madison | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2001 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Annual Conference | Juvenile Representation | 2013 |
Case name | Outcome |
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State v. Enrique Tellez | acquitted of all felony charges after trial by jury |
State of Oregon v. Sara Graham | acquitted |
Posted by kyle
Wed Aug 10 2011
Erick Ward, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 4, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Thad is a great guy and a great lawyer. I endorse him without reservation.
Arusi Loprinzi, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 16, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Mr. Betz. I worked opposite Mr. Betz when he was at the public defenders office for several years, and I was at the DA's office. He was an excellent advocate for his clients.
Bryan Boender, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 20, 2018
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I endorse this Thad Betz without hesitation or qualification. I had the opportunity to attend a training seminar with Thad, and I was impressed by his knowledge and skill.
Emily Oberdorfer, DUI and DWI Attorney on Apr 17, 2017
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Thad is smart, ethical, well prepared, and diligent. He is well respected by judges, court staff, and prosecutors. You'd be in great hands with him by your side.
Casey Kovacic, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 1, 2016
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I strongly endorse Thad. I have had the opportunity to closely observe his work ethic and his dedication to his clients. He is one of the top 3 attorneys in the state.
Steven Griffin, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 24, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Thad is a uniquely talented and compassionate criminal defense attorney. He takes tough cases and resolves them successfully.
Caroline Ponzini, Identity theft Attorney on Jul 8, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have enjoyed working with Thad, and highly respect his insight, creativity, and willingness to go the extra mile for his clients.
Cory Dalmata, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 29, 2014
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Betz is one of the top criminal defense attorneys in Oregon. While I am hopeful that I never need to retain his services if I was accused of anything in Oregon Mr. Betz would be my first call.
Robert Crow, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 30, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I know Thad from working in the same community and always believed him to be a zealous advocate, but also a man of great integrity. I recently referred an old client of mine to Thad, without hesitation, and he has proven to be a valuable resource.
Steven Sherlag, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 25, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Thad clearly enjoys what he does and does it well. Moreover, his manner is disarming, making him an effective communicator and advocate.
Jamie Gerlitz, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 13, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Thad is incredibly knowledgable and provides his clients with excellent service.
Jeffrey Siefman, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 24, 2013
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Thad Betz, is an intelligent and aggressive lawyer with years of Criminal Defense experience. If you have a complex criminal case in Central Oregon, or even the smallest case, and you desire to achieve the best possible outcome Thad is who you want in your corner.
Neal Weingart, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 25, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I worked alongside Mr. Betz from 2007-2013. Thad is a bright attorney and a hard worker. He cares about his clients and has the respect of the attorneys who know him. I strongly endorse Mr. Betz as a lawyer.
Graham Fisher, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 20, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I had the opportunity to work with Thad at Metropolitan Public Defender from 2006-2008. Thad is an excellent trial lawyer and a dedicated and caring advocate for his clients. He respected by judges, prosecutors, and fellow defense attorneys for his fearless, tireless and resourceful advocacy.
Jesse Merrithew, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 20, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Thad has the right combination of legal acumen and trial instinct necessary to make a great trial lawyer.
Bryan Francesconi, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 19, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker
Thad has a track record of years as one of the hardest working, most intelligent members of the Multnomah Criminal Bar. Over the past four years, Thad has been the point person within our office on many of our most serious and complex criminal cases. As a result, Thad has both the expertise and the passion to excel in a wide variety of criminal matters.
Matthew McHenry, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 19, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Aggressive, smart, an excellent litigator and an even better trial attorney. If I were charged with a crime, I would hire Mr. Betz to represent me.
Noah Horst, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 19, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Thad Betz is a great trial lawyer, mentor and inspiration to all defense attorneys. He has represented clients in every type of criminal case from misdemeanors to measure 11s and murders. Thad moves about the courtroom better than any trial lawyer I know, is confident enough to take any case to trial, and smart enough to help his clients negotiate the complexities of criminal law.