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Jamie Lee Gerlitz

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Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 20 years

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Licensed in Oregon for 20 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2005

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Jamie Lee Gerlitz's Reviews

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5 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | January 22, 2018 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Wonderful civil rights attorney

Jamie, while she didn't help me personally, she did help a case I was assisting to get two boys incorrectly put into foster care by a greedy caseworker back to the parents. Despite massive odds against her by the state and DHS including 27 key witnesses Jamie won this case and the Judge was shocked b...y the way this all happened. I have firsthand knowledge that what she was up against is absolutely the norm with Oregon DHS and I hope they start changing instead of looking at each child in foster care with $$$$$$.

Posted by anonymous | January 17, 2015 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

So helpful!

She answered all of our questions and set us at ease.

Posted by anonymous | March 22, 2013

Delightful, Diligent, Dependable

Jamie is advocating for me through an ugly divorce with a custody battle. She is rock-solid. I can count on her to listen and understand the details of my situation, as well as take the right action for the good of my family. Jamie gets back to me in a timely manner and speaks directly to the issue a...t hand. She is amazingly knowledgeable, personable, and well-respected in the courtroom. She does her homework and comes appropriately prepared for whatever is going on that day. I feel valued and well-represented. If you're looking for an attorney who is a real person, who diligently and professionally does her job, who listens and communicates effectively, who doesn't hem-haw around, nor sound like a "lawyer robot," I highly recommend Jamie.

Posted by anonymous | October 13, 2011

Jamie is a first rate attorney

Jamie Gerlitz has been my attorney since October of 2007. She represented me through a difficult and complicated divorce and later a child custody modification. Even now, if I have a legal question and contact her, she gets back to me right away with an informed answer. She is kind, empathetic, di...plomatic and does not judge. Jamie is resourceful, creative and smart as hell. Don't let the cute dimples fool you. She is a force to be reckoned with. Jamie is also very polite and extremely professional in manner, dress and verbiage. You can tell how highly intelligent she is by her vocabulary. She is very well spoken. Jamie is a very dedicated and loyal attorney who posesses a stellar work ethic. I have never had to call or email her twice. Jamie advocates on her clients behalf with such passion and extraordinary dedication. She makes you feel like you are her only client but you know you couldn't be. She is that good.

Posted by anonymous | August 14, 2008

The Best

Jamie was great at making sure that I had realistic expectaions and make sure that everything was fare.Especially with children involved.

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Jamie Lee Gerlitz's Lawyer Endorsements

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Matthew Matrisciano

Criminal defense lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I saw Jamie in the court room on a regular basis when I practiced criminal defense several years ago. She was always a strong and compassionate advocate for her clients. I recommend her to anyone in need of an attorney in criminal law, custody cases and divorce."

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Erick Ward

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jamie is a fine lawyer and a good person who cares about her clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jonathan Hayner

Litigation lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I frequently consult with her on legal and tactical trial issues, and can always rely upon her for knowledgeable and practical advice. Jamie is a hard working trial attorney with an admirable and ethical work ethic. She is a credit to the legal profession thru her integrity and commitment to her client's concerns."

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Lori Hellis

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jamie is tough, intelligent, experienced and approachable. I highly recommend her."

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Owyhee Weikel-Magden

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jamie is an excellent attorney. She fights hard for her clients. She also knows the law very well and is very well grounded in the "facts on the ground". She intelligently advises her clients on the most reasonable way forward. She is intelligent, compassionate and hard working."

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Casey Baxter

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jamie is a very talented and well-established attorney in Bend, Oregon. I have seen her many times over the years in the courtroom. I She is passionate and a zealous advocate for her clients. I highly recommend her."

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Steven Griffin

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Jamie professionally for 8 years. She is deeply committed to her clients and their cases."

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Thaddeus Betz

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jamie is a great attorney who is committed to her clients."

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Richard Forcum

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sonia Ickes

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She does excellent work, and is an aggressive advocate who cares about her clients."

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Mario Riquelme

Family lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Jamie is a strong, zealous and intelligent champion of her clients' interests."

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Jonathan Hayner

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Erick Ward

Criminal defense lawyer

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Lori Hellis

General practice lawyer

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Steven Griffin

Criminal defense lawyer

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Casey Baxter

Criminal defense lawyer

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Thaddeus Betz

Criminal defense lawyer

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L Todd Wilson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Richard Forcum

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Sonia Ickes

Criminal defense lawyer

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Bethany Flint

Family lawyer

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Mario Riquelme

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Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

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