Daniel Kent Olsen

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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

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About Daniel

Biography

Whether pursuing a case dismissal, negotiating a plea deal, or taking a case to trial, Dan is committed to guiding his clients through the legal process with skill and determination.

Whether pursuing a case dismissal, negotiating a plea deal, or taking a case to trial, Dan is committed to guiding his clients through the legal process with skill and determination.

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Criminal Defense 100%

9 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025 2024 2023
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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

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

51 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | February 05, 2026 | Hired Attorney

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 anonymous | June 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Probation violation

My son had an outstanding warrant for a failure to appear and probation violation that had accumulated into a very serious situation. We live in California and upon learning of the warrant we contacted the courts. Needless to say the courts were not happy with the apparent disregard for the case and ...we needed an attorney. We contacted Dan and his office immediately made us feel like we had the right representation. Every step of the way he provided confidence and trust that we really needed. He has a very comforting manner and was readily accessible for any of our needs. I would highly recommend Dan for any criminal court representation needed.

Posted by anonymous | July 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Extraordinary lawyer

Daniel Olsen is terrific attorney. I would highly highly suggest him for a lawyer he has gone far and beyond tirelessly working my case and is a pitbull in fighting for his clients. He is straight forward and honest, not bullsh****** around in what will happen or what may come. He listens in depth t...o his client and to the matter at hand, He has no judgement in what the case is or on his client, just to get the very best outcome for his client. His is fantastic person/lawyer and at what he does.

Posted by Stephen | January 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney

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.

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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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