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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Posted by anonymous | February 05, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Outstanding Legal Representation

Dan was incredibly helpful in guiding me through my case and explaining the laws that applied to my situation in a clear, practical way. He is knowledgeable, professional, and easy to talk to, which made a stressful process much more manageable. Throughout the entire process, Dan was supportive, r...esponsive, and thorough. I always felt informed and confident that my case was in good hands. His experience and steady guidance truly made a difference. If you’re looking for an attorney who is both skilled and genuinely cares about his clients, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Dan.

Posted by Christopher | May 31, 2024 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DUI Attorny

Working with Dan has been a pleasure. He has been very communicative and forthright with everything that we have discussed. He always address any and all of my needs, wants, or questions with the utmost professionalism. Although we as a team decided not to fight the charge and instead opted for Diver...sion, I am very pleased with the outcome as best as it could have been. I would highly recommend Dan to anyone that is looking for a DUI Attorney. He and his team have been exactly what I needed through this process. They will get you through all of your court hearings, help you understand everything that is going to happen, suggest the best way and best companies to use for treatment and for the IID, and the best part in my opinion is that they will stay with you through your entire Diversion process which is a year long.

Posted by Bonnie cuneo | April 17, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Professionalism and compassion in high gear!

Dan Olsen worked tiredlessly to help me thru a probation violation and outstanding arrest warrant. His knowledge of the law was exemplified by the incredible brief and review of Oregon statutes that he presented to the judge and district attorney. An amazing outcome that I didn’t think possible. He w...as compassionate, understanding, kind, and always had an open ear to hear me out. He thought of ways to handle my court hearing “outside the box,” to achieve incredible results. Thank you Dan, and your team especially Gretchen and sky! Lane and bonnie

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 | August 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Recommend

Both Dan and his paralegal, Gretchen, were great with email communication and helped me understand everything going on with my case. In what was a difficult time for me, they made the whole process very smooth and were easy to talk to whenever we spoke. I’m satisfied with the outcome of my case and t...ruly feel supported in what comes next. Thank you!

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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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