Daniel Kent Olsen

Daniel Kent Olsen

also known as Dan Olsen

5.0
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 8 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Bend, OR
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

2838 NW Crossing Drive, Suite 220, Bend, OR

About Daniel

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 6 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2019

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Alaska for 8 years

State: Alaska

Acquired: 2017

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Gilroy Napoli Short Law Group

2838 NW Crossing Drive, Suite 220, Bend, OR, 97703

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Daniel Kent Olsen's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

46 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by Hayden | July 07, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Best Lawyer!

Super helpful with any questions I had and always got back to me really fast! I would 100% recommend Dan to anyone who is in need of a lawyer and or a friend. He’s always super nice and respectful and always in a great mood every time I see him!

Posted by Stephen | January 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

I couldn't be more pleased or satisfied with Dan and Kerri's help and the resolution of my case

I had the pleasure of working with Dan Olsen and his paralegal Kerri Baker to resolve my case. Throughout the entire process, which was a stressful and uncertain one for me, I found confidence and always felt reassured by the professionalism, knowledge, resourcefulness, diligence, thoroughness, respo...nsiveness, availability and care that Dan and Kerri exhibited. They helped me with all aspects of my case, kept me well informed and were always available to answer any questions that I had, managed all filings and interactions with the court and other parties, and provided me with forecasts and guidance to help me make the right decisions and take the right actions to ensure the best possible resolution for my case. The proceedings were clearly explained to me and I always felt like I knew where we were in the process, what the next step(s) would be, and what the potential outcomes were. In the end, the resolution for my case was better than I could have ever hoped for. Highly, highly recommended, I couldn't be more pleased or satisfied with their help and support, and I will definitely give them a call if I ever need legal representation again.

Posted by anonymous | July 28, 2023 | Hired Attorney

They Really Care

I was helped by Dan Olsen and Kerri Baker. Dan listened to everything I had to say and was very easy to work with, he did amazing work with my case making sure I was helped to the best of his abilities and really saved me on money and stress. Kerri helped me with everything in between and made sure I... understood everything that was happening, she really did make the whole process very smooth and had great attitude whenever we spoke. I definitely recommend these two and the firm they work with. I would rate them six stars if I could!

Posted by Mike | February 28, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great Attorney

I would like to extend our thanks to the firm of Baxter Harder. Casey Baxter could relate to our down to earth right is right and wrong is wrong philosophy although the law may be very different. Our legal team of Casey, Phil Duong, Dan Olsen and our paralegal, Kerri Baker went beyond our expectatio...ns. Our attornies worked together to achieve an outcome of ultimate dismissal on all charges. This was a very political case and we are business owners in a very small town. We are very happy with the outcome of our case. A special thanks to Kerri for keeping us updated on each an every step along the way.

Posted by anonymous | January 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Hands down the Best Attorney

I was at a loss on how to go about fighting my felon in possession of a firearm charge I called a handful of places & none of them made me feel like they would go to bat for me until I had my free consultation with Daniel Olsen. He actually listened to what I had to say & made me very comfortable by ...giving me factual information & advice pertaining to my specific case. Daniel Olsen & Kerri Baker are amazing to work with, very informative & prompt with responses. Not only is Dan going to bat for me for that case but I’m also a victim in a spectate case in another county & Dan offered to also represent me for that case as well. Dan's background as a district attorney helped me to understand all my options & potential outcomes, & is very hopeful in my firearm case being dismissed from all the evidence he will be presenting. In addition to his support in these 2 cases Dan has also provided me with info on expungement of my original charge 18 yrs ago which I will also be retaining Dan for when the other 2 are said & done. I am very grateful for Dan & Kerri & their professional, thoughtful, supportive & knowledgeable counsel throughout this difficult time in my life. I will definitely be referring Daniel Olsen to anyone who needs an amazing criminal defense attorney!

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2026

Client's Choice, Avvo

2025

Client's Choice, Avvo

2024

Client's Choice, Avvo

2023

Client's Choice, Avvo

2022

Client's Choice, Avvo

2021

Recognition of Contribution to Oregon Municipalities, Oregon City Attorneys Association

Work Experience

2025 - Present

Criminal Defense Attorney, Gilroy Napoli Short Law Group

2024 - 2025

Attorney, Donahue Law Firm

2022 - 2024

Associate Attorney, Baxter Harder, LLC

2019 - 2022

Deputy District Attorney, Marion County DA Office

2018 - 2019

Law Clerk to Judge Gregory Miller, Alaska Court System

2017 - 2018

Associate Attorney, Law Office of Ian Wheeles

Associations

2022 - Present

Deschutes County Bar Association

Member

2019 - Present

Marion County Bar Association

Member

2019 - Present

Willamette University College of Law

Attorney-Student Mentor Program

Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyer Association

Member

Education

2017

Willamette University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2014

Whitworth College

Political Science

Languages

English

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