Michelle Thomas

Michelle Thomas

5.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 9 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Administrative Law, Criminal Defense

About Michelle

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 9 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2016

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Michelle Thomas's Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Responsiveness

Posted by Linda | August 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Love Michelle

Michelle was given a big task. She had to show my husbands disability and how it effected our case. She always responded quickly to questions or concerns either by email or through her assistant. She constantly had her staff checking on me (the wife of the defendant) to make sure I was ok. She got al...most every charge dropped (including the felony) and/or reduced. I thought my life was over when this arrest happened but Michelle took over and made it go away. I would highly recommend her and Reynolds Defense if anyone I know ever has something like this happen to them.

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Michelle Thomas's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kenneth Stafford

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I wholeheartedly endorse Michelle. She’s an outstanding attorney with a gift for spotting potential legal issues and turning them to her client’s advantage. She also has a knack for explaining complicated legal concepts in a way that’s easy to understand. She’s a very effective communicator and a fierce advocate for everyone she represents, and anyone facing a DUII or other traffic charge would be in very good hands with Michelle at their side."

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Kami White

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. She is knowledgeable, diligent and has a great sense of humor!"

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Daniel Fan

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Michelle on several matters including DMV motions, negotiations with district attorneys, DUII trial suppression hearings. Michelle exhibited presence, knowledge, discretion, and professional judgement in all matters. She was quick to address client concerns with thorough and thoughtful responses, but is also a tenacious advocate for her clients, both inside and outside the courtroom."

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Douglas Green

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I whole-heartedly endorse this lawyer. Michelle brings passion and zealous advocacy to her work on behalf of clients. Michelle is results driven but also cares for her clients which makes for an excellent combination of counselor and attorney. Michelle never backs down from a fight and any client needing help facing DUI or other related charges will be in excellent stead with Michelle's representation."

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Josh Gibbs

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I absolutely endorse this lawyer. Michelle has an uncanny knack for spotting, addressing and litigating tricky issues. She is well versed in criminal law and administrative law which can tend to overlap and cause confusion. She is certainly able to communicate effectively with judges in getting her point delivered. She is also skilled in questioning law enforcement officers in ways that allow them to answer in more detail that one would expect. She has proven to be strong in her grasp of the law in areas that can be deceptively confusing and excels in making sure that her client's are on the same page."

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Richard Morgan

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"Sharp, diligent--Michelle does truly great work."

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Erin Kirkwood

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. She is a smart, dedicated, attorney with insight from working as a prosecutor. She serves her clients very well."

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MacDaniel Reynolds

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Michelle is both a wonderful person and a great attorney - she has impressed me with her courtroom presence and her willingness to stand up for what she believes is right."

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Kenneth Stafford

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kami White

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Daniel Fan

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Douglas Green

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ryan Baker

Criminal defense lawyer

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Mae Browning

Criminal defense lawyer

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MacDaniel Reynolds

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Richard Morgan

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Josh Gibbs

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Erin Kirkwood

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Eric Pickard

DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2018

2018 Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2015

James P. Carey Scholarship, Loyola Chicago School of Law

2014

Highest grades in ConLaw, Evidence and Legal Writing II, CALI Awards

Work Experience

2018 - 2021

Attorney, Reynolds Defense Firm

2017 - 2018

Deputy District Attorney, Lane County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2016 - Present

Oregon State Bar

Education

2016

Loyola University Chicago School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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