Thaddeus August Betz

Thaddeus August Betz

5.0
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 19 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Bend, OR
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement

Millview Building 371 SW Upper Terrace Drive Suite 3, Bend, OR

About Thaddeus

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 48%

Criminal defense cases ranging from DUII to Aggravated Murder

20 years

48%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 19 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Thaddeus Betz, LLC

Millview Building 371 SW Upper Terrace Drive Suite 3, Bend, OR, 97702

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Thaddeus August Betz's Reviews

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Posted by kyle | August 10, 2011 | Criminal Defense

the token exception to the rule /

thaddeus betz is one of the rare public defendors that actually cares about helping his clients in every way possible and seeing them successfully rehabilitated. in my case he went the extra mile and put in extra work . hes a really caring and knowledgable attorney. highly recomended

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Thaddeus August Betz's Lawyer Endorsements

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Erick Ward

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Thad is a great guy and a great lawyer. I endorse him without reservation."

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Arusi Loprinzi

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 16

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."

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Bryan Boender

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Emily Oberdorfer

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Casey Kovacic

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Steven Griffin

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Thad is a uniquely talented and compassionate criminal defense attorney. He takes tough cases and resolves them successfully."

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Caroline Ponzini

Identity theft lawyer | Jul 08

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."

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Cory Dalmata

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 29

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."

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Robert Crow

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 30

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."

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Steven Sherlag

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 25

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."

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Jamie Gerlitz

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Thad is incredibly knowledgable and provides his clients with excellent service."

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Jeffrey Siefman

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Neal Weingart

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 25

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."

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Graham Fisher

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 20

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."

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Jesse Merrithew

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Thad has the right combination of legal acumen and trial instinct necessary to make a great trial lawyer."

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Bryan Francesconi

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 19

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."

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Matthew McHenry

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 19

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."

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Noah Horst

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 19

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."

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Erick Ward

Criminal defense lawyer

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Emily Oberdorfer

Criminal defense lawyer

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Casey Kovacic

Criminal defense lawyer

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Matthew Matrisciano

Criminal defense lawyer

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Steven Griffin

Criminal defense lawyer

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Casey Baxter

Criminal defense lawyer

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Caroline Ponzini

Family lawyer

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Jessica Kampfe

Criminal defense lawyer

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Cory Dalmata

Litigation lawyer

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Robert Crow

Criminal defense lawyer

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Steven Sherlag

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jamie Gerlitz

Criminal defense lawyer

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Matthew McHenry

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jeffrey Siefman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Neal Weingart

Criminal defense lawyer

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Richard Oberdorfer

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Graham Fisher

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2011

Expanding Civil Rights Advocacy, Oregon State Bar

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Thaddeus Betz, LLC

2007 - Present

Staff Attorney, Metropolitan Public Defender Services, Inc.

Associations

2007 - Present

Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2006 - Present

National Lawyers Guild

Member

2011 - 2013

AFSCME

Sector Vice President

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Enrique Tellez

acquitted of all felony charges after trial by jury

State of Oregon v. Sara Graham

acquitted

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Education

2006

Lewis & Clark Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

University of Wisconsin, Madison

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Annual Conference

Juvenile Representation

Publications

2012

Oregon Library of Defense How To Do A Conditional Plea

2011

Oregon Library of Defense REPO and the 200% Rule

2010

Major Crimes and Defenses (OCDLA) Hindering Prosecution

Languages

English

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