Marcus Oatman

Marcus Oatman

3.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 13 years

Juvenile law Lawyer at Vale, OR
Practice Areas: Juvenile, Criminal Defense

180 Main Street South, Vale, OR

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 13 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2012

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Location

Law Offices of Marcus Oatman

180 Main Street South, Vale, OR, 97918

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Marcus Oatman's Reviews

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3.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Posted by Cathy | August 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very poor lawyer

If this is the same Marcus Oatman that acted as public defender and represented my son James, I must say that I was very disappointed by the lack of defense he actually presented. Never would I have thought that innocent people would be thrown under the bus to further someone's political career. His ...presence in the courtroom was a joke. He never made objections or cross examined any witnesses. I will never recommend this man for anything.

Posted by Jerri Thomas | June 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

great lawyer

Marcus kept me well informed and made sure I understood everything always asked if I had questions he took the time to care about my problems he was friendly and always after talking to him I wasn't as scared about my situation I'm so happy he was my lawyer thank you Marcus

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Marcus Oatman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Bethany Ace

Juvenile law lawyer | May 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer whole-heartedly. Marcus is a rare combination of compassion and professionalism. His clients received top notch representation both in the courtroom as well as in compassionate client relations throughout their cases. Marcus really knows his stuff in both dependency and criminal practice, and he applies it zealously to advocate for his clients."

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Philip Dragotta

Unknown lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer without hesitation or reservation. I have known Marcus for years, he is a keen legal scholar and possesses the art of criminal defense advocacy."

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Alvin Lee

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer without reservation or hesitation. Mr. Oatman is a fantastic attorney that puts his clients' needs ahead of his own. I trust that any client I refer to him will be well represented and taken care of. He is patient, thoughtful, professional and creative. Mr. Oatman is a perfect representation of how all attorneys should be."

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2014

Gold Coin, Wells Fargo

Work Experience

2021 - Present

Attorney, Elkhorn Public Defender

2018 - 2021

Attorney, The Law Office of Marcus Oatman

2017 - 2018

Attorney, Public Defender Services Of Lane County

2015 - 2017

Associate Attorney, Stoddard & Denison Law, P.C.

2013 - 2015

Legal Specialist, Wells Fargo Bank

2012 - 2012

Legal Intern, Legal Aid Services of Oregon

Associations

2022 - Present

Oregon State Bar, Criminal Law Section

Executive Committee Member

2022 - Present

Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Juvenile Section Executive Committee Member

2015 - Present

Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2015 - Present

National Association of Public Defense

Member

2018 - 2019

Crook/Jefferson County Bar Association

President

2015 - 2017

Malheur County Bar Association

President

Speaking Engagements

2023

Annual Juvenile Law Conference Moderator

2023

Annual Juvenile Conference Legal Ethics

Languages

English

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