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Born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, Erin’s passion for law began as a child as she watched and learned from her father, an attorney. Erin graduating from the University of Oregon School of Law in 2002 and her professional endeavors led her on an unusual and wonderfully diverse path. She began her legal career as a judicial clerk, then served as a public defender, and worked as a private defense attorney. More recently she has served as an Administrative Law Judge and a Pro Tem Judge in Beaverton, and was a valued associate of the Reynolds Defense Firm legal team. Erin not only understands how attorneys approach law but also has the first-hand judicial experience of presiding over and ruling on DUI cases and DMV Implied Consent license hearings.
Erin is quietly confident and has a light-hearted nature, her unapologetic determination and calming disposition have served her clients well. Her clients understand their potential outcomes and the process of their case because she is known and respected for being straight-forward and honest.
Erin is a proud pet owner of a dog, Lupita, who Erin rescued from Mexico in 2018. Erin also volunteers with Pacific Northwest Search and Rescue and she enjoys canoeing on the coast of Vancouver and holds several Oregon swimming state records.
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Posted by Julian | January 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Excellent attorney, would highly recommend to anyone needing representation
Erin has been the lead attorney on my DUI case since I retained Reynolds Defense Firm to represent me in early December. Throughout the process, and in consultation with the other attorneys at the firm, Erin has kept me updated on the progress of my case, thoroughly and clearly gone over the options ...
Posted by Rebecca | November 03, 2010 | Criminal Defense
Erin Kirkwood provided absolute professional and caring representation.
Erin was my assigned public defender back in 2005, (It's now 2010.) I can't express how much I respect this woman. I also noticed that through out the court appearances I noticed she was respected by her fellow attorneys on both sides. She judges also show appreciation of her compitence. She approach...
"I endorse this lawyer. I've worked with Erin in several different settings over our collective decades in criminal practice. When I think of Erin, I think zealous advocacy. She is energetic and tireless in the work she does on behalf of her clients. Anyone needing representation on a DUII or related crime should seek out her experienced counsel immediately - they will not be disappointed."
"Erin is a skilled, knowledgeable and passionate attorney and advocate for her clients. And she is wonderfully personable, with a calm and jovial demeanor that soothes stressed-out clients and makes her a great person to work and collaborate with."
"The energy and enthusiasm that Erin brings to her work is infectious. She is compassionate, thoughtful, and straightforward in everything she does."
"I endorse this lawyer. Erin has an extensive background handling many different and difficult cases. Erin is compassionate about her work and her clients and demonstrates professionalism in all her endeavors!"
"I endorse this lawyer. I've known Erin professionally for 12 years now, and she's passionate, exceptionally skilled, and diligent."
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2019
Woman Crush, Marquam's Auction Agency
2018
10 Best Attorneys for Oregon, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
2017
Top 10 Attorney, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2002
Criminal Certificate, University of Oregon Law School
2001
Bill and Ann Shepherd Scholarship, Bill and Ann Shepherd
2016 - Present
Pro Tem Judge, Beaverton Municipal Court
2017 - 2019
Associate, Reynolds Defense Firm
2014 - 2016
Administrative Law Judge, Office Of Administrative Hearings
2005 - 2010
Attorney, Calhoun & Fishback
2003 - 2006
Attorney, Metropolitan Public Defenders, Inc.
2002 - 2003
Judicial Clerk, Honorable Janice Wilson
2002 - Present
Oregon State BarMember
2002 - 2010
Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2002
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2018
Transgender Law 101 CLE
2017
Transgender Law CLE
2017
Criminal Defense
English