Edward A Kroll

I hired Edward Kroll for $6,000 on the spot after interviewing 4 other lawyers. I liked Kroll’s no nonsense attitude and he was always swift with his communication. Everything he told me to expect. and everything he suggested would happen - happened. I had a great outcome with a “slam dunk” case on t...he DA’s side, and I attribute that to Kroll’s ability to talk to the DA early in my case to explain my situation, as well as effectively talk to the judge at my case management hearing. A piece of advice for those of you reading this review - remember that a lawyer is limited in what they can do for you. In most cases, going to trial is not preferred for anybody. YOU need to accept responsibility for yourself - especially if you are guilty - and be proactive in your defense. Get into treatment before your asked, go to meetings, start bettering your life and good things will come your way. *Of course this message applies to those of you with drug and alcohol related crimes and is under the premise that you are guilty of them.

I hired Mr. Kroll last year for a criminal case (Misdemeanors). His expertise was limited and he liked to use his past employment (District Attorney) as a selling point for his new firm. In all reality Mr. Kroll was not as experienced as he portrayed himself to be on the defensive side of things. Hi...s only advice to me was to not have the other party subpoenaed or testify. He took $6000 total. $3000 upfront and $3000 3 weeks before trial. He didn’t communicate well and was out of the country with family for weeks at a time and would have Mr. Johnson fill in for him. The trial was reset 4 times total and dragged out months after Mr. Kroll collected his money. Everything this attorney did, I could have done myself or a public defender could have done for nowhere near the cost. At the end of it all there wasn’t even a trial and the case was dismissed. Be prepared to get ripped off by this attorney. Check Mr. Kroll and Mr. Johnson’s trial records and previous cases. Trial is not something this firm is known for. They settle with damn near every case. Just do your research before using this firm. There is no reason to hire an attorney to make a plea deal for you. Just get a public defender if you want to roll over and take the states charges. There are a lot of attorneys in the Portland area that actually have results and take care of their clients.

Hiring Mr. Kroll as my attorney is one of the smartest decisions I’ve ever made. I came to Mr. Kroll with two very serious criminal charges. He thoroughly explained the legal process related to my case and was happy to answer all of my questions. His knowledge and expertise were reassuring through...out this stressful time. In the end, Mr. Kroll was able to secure the best possible outcome for my case. I can not speak highly enough of Mr. Kroll and his team!!

Ed scored a touchdown and made the two point conversion on my case. Simply put, he blew the prosecution out of the water. For this, I am eternally grateful. It was a pleasure to watch from a front row seat. Being a former prosecutor, he has the inside track on the game inside the courthouse, and h...e always keeps it professional -- above the fray. In doing so, he builds rapport with judges and prosecutors alike. Rapport that will later pay dividends as he can score favorable pre-trial treatment, waivers of appearances, modifications of release agreements, and the like. Ed knows which battles to fight, and then still takes the prosecution’s lunch. I was accused of a misdemeanor, and opted to defend rather than accept a plea deal. Even as I was dealt numerous callback resets by the court, Ed and his firm stood by me throughout. At each reset, my case would get stronger and not weaker. In the runup to my trial, he had a razor focus on my case, and continued that way throughout the trial. He was able to compellingly summarize the facts of my case, articulate a succinct defense, and cite the relevant case law. Come trial time, he made the prosecution squirm, and their witnesses, including police, crumble. This is not a simple accomplishment, but a master in true form, Ed made it look easy. It requires strategy, attention to detail, a fast mind, and a person that can think on their feet to handle the prosecutor in real time as the accusations fly in the courtroom. Stunning oratory skills, superb litigator, persuasive, and to-the-point, I would trust Ed to represent me again, bar none. - Phenomenal prep throughout the case - Seamlessly integrated expert testimony - Excellent presentation of audio/video evidence - Once judge was assigned, laid out specific advantages/disadvantages of jury vs. bench trial – and he was correct! - Ordering of defense witnesses to achieve maximum advantage - Prosecution witnesses - what to expect from each, and how to counter. - My heart hung on every word that Ed said in court…I felt it was all substantial - Great office support staff – I worked with April, Matt, and Sarah, all great personalities and very helpful. Thanks again!

I was charged with a diversion-inelligible DUI and two counts of reckless endangerment. The fact is, I made a terrible mistake and I'll never make it again, but this could have ruined my life. Mr. Kroll managed to plead my case down to diversion and reckless driving. Other lawyers I talked to told me... diversion was impossible and I'd have to go to trial, but with Mr. Kroll's help, the DUI is going off my record. He got me a better deal than I ever thought possible. He was honest, supportive, communicative, non-judgmental, and charged a fair price.