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 | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Paul | March 11, 2026 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Dan the Man! Thank you!

Dan Olsen was an incredible attorney to have on my side during my DUI case in Wasco County. He was professional, knowledgeable, and always took the time to explain the process so I knew exactly what to expect. Thanks to his hard work and dedication, I felt supported the entire time and achieved a muc...h better outcome than I could have hoped for. I highly recommend Dan to anyone needing a strong and reliable defense attorney

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 Tyler | March 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

A fantastic, expert, thorough, and compassionate attorney that gets results!!

Baxter Harder and Dan Olsen are amazing! I had a conviction in 2018 that was ruining my quality of life. It was costing me employment opportunities, I couldn’t go to Canada, I was embarrassed of it. And I could not teach my daughter to hunt. It affected me in so many ways. It was smothering me. I d...id not hold a lot of hope when I found Baxter Harder and hoped for an expungement or charge reduction. But man o man did they show up! They were clear, hugely informative, and did everything they said they could! They changed my life. Thank you Kerri and Dan. If you need good legal representation look no further! Get your life back!

Posted by anonymous | April 06, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Thank you so much

Wow, I cannot say enough about this firm and Daniel, he was amazing. Helped my family through a difficult situation, explained the complicated court system and broke it down so it was easy to understand. He made a scary situation seem like there was light at the end of the tunnel. His experience i...n the DA's office was extremely helpful to our case. We couldn't have hoped for a better outcome. Thank you again.

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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