Deric John Orr

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Deric John Orr

5.0
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 12 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Richland, WA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Expungement, Violent Crime

1038 Jadwin Avenue, Richland, WA

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About Deric

Biography

We're here to help you through the hardest times of your life. Call for Free Consult (509) 412-3289

At Johnson & Orr we will help our clients navigate the complicated and intimidating criminal process

At Johnson & Orr we have a proven track record of working with the most daunting cases.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 60%

60%
Sex Crime 20%

20%
Expungement 10%

10%
Violent Crime 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 12 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2013

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Colorado for 9 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2016

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Johnson & Orr

1038 Jadwin Avenue, Richland, WA, 99352

johnsonorr.com

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Deric John Orr's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | January 10, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Experienced and Professional Lawyer

I hired Deric to represent me and it was money well spent. I would recommend any person facing a criminal conviction to at least consult with Deric and see for yourself. Sadly, Deric is not the first lawyer I have had to hire over the years and I do have experience with bad ones. I can honestly ...say Deric was excellent at communication and I was never caught by surprise. He was easy to access which is huge, because I found myself in urgent need of his help, once or twice, and he rescued me. Thank you Deric for helping me get my life back.

Posted by anonymous | December 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

You can trust Deric to help!

Had a fairly complicated criminal defense matter. Deric was able to negotiate an agreement with the prosecution and my case was dismissed and I was able to take a breath and get back to life. Deric helped ensure a momentary lapse of judgement didn’t ruin the rest of my life. If you’ve been charged wi...th a crime, need legal advice or are not sure what to do please call Deric. I owe him big time for the assistance he was able to give me.

Posted by anonymous | April 2, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

recommendation for Deric Orr

After being involved in recent serious legal charges it was hard to know what to do next. It was way beyond anything I've known or dealt with & could not imagine what my choices & chances were in defending myself. After learning more, I called Johnson & Orr for help - mostly because they were close.... They called back right away & set-up a meeting where they shared their clear experience on such cases & treated me positively as a partner in resolving my legal issues. By partner I mean they were always clear & honest with me about the process, with just the right/helpful communication through email. For what it's worth, Deric Orr was very successful with my case & I'd highly recommend his efforts on any legal needs you may have. Plus their one-time-fee seems to cover an awesome commitment for them to bring the case to resolution.

Posted by anonymous | March 31, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Communication is the KEY!

We hired Deric to represent us in a court issue, he was excellent to work with and his communication was outstanding throughout the entire process. He was also very knowledgeable in dealing with the court, which expedited the process to a successful end.

Posted by anonymous | June 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney

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The Closest Thing To A Hero.

Deric Orr and his partner Scott Johnson have gone above and beyond. My case started in March 2015. It is now June 2021. Everything is finally over. Every step of the way, one factor or another slowed my case down.. Although the efforts that these two beautiful men put forth showed their worth time,... and time again. I went from facing 8+ years in prison for a crime that happened before 2008, to being sentenced with 15 days Jail and 15 days Work Crew. I don't know the full details of all the effort they put in, although the only bad news I was ever given was that something happened to slow the case down.. Whether it be a vengeful prosecutor, or someone else's screw up. Every step was arduous and stressful, I've been a ball of anxiety... But these two never gave up. I paid an initial sum of $6,000-$8,000 (forgot the amount).. And not a single time was a requested or required to pay more. I believe the effort put into this extremely arduous case far exceeds the price that was paid. Based on anecdotal evidence, Deric Orr and Scott Johnson are the best Defense team in all of Eastern Washington.

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Jeffrey Farmer

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Friend

"I would strongly recommend Deric as counsel. He’s both competent and compassionate towards his clients. His commitment to excellence in his personal and professional life is formidable."

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Samuel Swanberg

Criminal defense lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"It has been a pleasure watching Deric since he began his career as a criminal defense attorney. He is a young talented rising star in our local criminal defense bar who just continues to get better. He is sharp, quick on his feet, and gets great results for his clients."

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Alexis Rado

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. Deric is bright, quick thinking, and compassionate towards his clients."

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Robert Keating

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Family member

"Deric is an incredibly gifted attorney. He also happens to be my younger brother, but I believe I hold him to a higher standard than anyone else. I am extremely proud of the way Deric conducts himself personally and professionally. His knowledge and expertise are astounding. Whether working on a high-profile murder case or assisting with more routine matters, Deric's level of dedication and diligence is always the same. I have, and will continue, to confidently refer clients with criminal law issues to Deric. He is trustworthy and competent, and extremely talented as well. I wholeheartedly endorse Deric Orr as counsel."

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John Jensen

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michelle Trombley

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Deric is a very effective trial attorney. He is confident and well-spoken, especially in front of a jury. I endorse this attorney."

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Nicholas Jones

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have consulted with Deric on many cases. He is a wonderful advocate for his clients while being understanding of their situations."

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Holly Pederson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brandon Pang

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Deric and I first met when we were both Interns for the Benton County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. Since then, he has developed a Criminal Defense practice that is rivaled by few. His ability to effectively communicate, both to opposing counsel and the judges, is certainly one of his greatest strengths. Deric is an exceptional attorney who always seems to be thinking outside the box. As a colleague and friend, he is someone I regularly consult with and can always trust that he will provide accurate and reliable advice."

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Partner, Johnson & Orr

2015 - 2015

Attorney, Mendoza & Johnson, P.S.

2013 - 2015

Staff Attorney, Benton County Office Of Public Defense

Associations

2020 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers,

Member

2015 - Present

Benton Franklin County Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

Washington Defender Association

Member

2013 - 2018

Richland High School Mock Trial

Coach

Education

2013

University of Illinois

JD - Juris Doctor

2009

University of Washington

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

OPD Trial Advocacy Clinic 2019 OPD Trial Advocacy Clinic 2019

2014

Benton County Public Defense CLE

Case Law Updates

Languages

English

Activity

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