William E Perkinson Jr

William E Perkinson Jr

4.8
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 20 years

Criminal defense Lawyer Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Business, Litigation

About William

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Business 20%

16 years

20%
Litigation 20%

16 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 150-225 per hour

Contingency

25%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 20 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

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William E Perkinson Jr's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

5 star (4) 4 star (1)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by Ray | April 7, 2015

Worth every penny!

My wife has brain damage and was prosecuted under DUII charges because she has prescription meds that she has taken for the last 15 years. The courts are not social institutions and she faced serious charges from an unfeeling prosecutor.I needed a lawyer that was both tough in the courtroom and sens...itive to my wife's needs. Mr. Perkinson fulfilled my every expectation and made sure my wife understood what was going on . Not only did he get two very serious charges dropped, he also managed to remove subtle restrictions the court ordinarily apply to others. I am very happy with the results and would trust this man with my family again . NO AMOUNT OF MONEY is worth risking jail time for the ones I love.

Posted by anonymous | April 30, 2014

Pendletons Best Lawyer

While calling around looking for the right legal representation I came upon William Perkinson. I knew right away that he was the man for the job. Mr. Perkinson is phenominal at what he does, his legal assistant and him work dilligently to ensure that all matters are handled promptly and appropriatly.... After our first meeting I was comfortable and confident that I was going to get the best outcome with him as my legal representation. Throughout the case Mr. Perkinson proved time and time again that he was by far the best person to have standing in a court room with me. Mr. Perkinson is not affraid of a challange and is willing to go the distance for his clients. I could not recommend a better attorney in Umatilla County as Mr. Perkinson is helpful, practical, and extremely dedicated to his work. In addition to those qualities his knowledge and persistance make him winner in the court room. There is no better way to say it, he is simply Pendletons best lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | October 15, 2012

Straight forward and honest is what you get!

Mr Perkinson is extremly versed and knows how to best approach your case and will always do what is in the best intrest of whoever he is representing. Sometimes you may not like what has to be done but I recommend you listen!

Posted by RK | October 7, 2012

ACQUITTED!!

FOR STARTERS THE RATING SYSTEM MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO RATE THE FACT MR. PERKINSON IS EXCELLENT, NOT JUST "GOOD". MR. PERKINSON IS EXCELLENT ALL ACROSS THE BOARD!! My Wife retained Mr. Perkinson after I was falsely accused of the most heinous, dispicable, sickening act possible. Will worked ver...y closely with me to gather facts and obtain as much information he possibly could to build my defense. Will hired a Private Investigator to look into the false allegations made against me. Not only did the Investigator work very closely with my Wife, our children and the rest of our extended family to gather facts, he also uncovered facts and evidence during his investigation of a host of individuals and Agencies involved against me that they too had gone along with the Complaining Witness knowing I was being falsely accused. Using all the facts gathered by the Investigator, Will was able to PROVE my INNOCENCE during a Trial that never should have occured, successfully PROVED the Complaining Witness indeed LIED and successfully exposed the individuals and Agencies who aided the Complaining Witness. Will took my case VERY seriously and the weight of it showed to those of us that came to know him well in the months leading to Trial however, Will always conducted himself as a Gentleman. He consistently maintained his high standards of professionalism and composure throughout. Even in the face of extreme adversity, Will always took the high road. Will is very honest and straightforward about everything, good news or not so good news, he never "sugar coats" anything and says it like it is. Will treated my wife, children, family and myself with dignity and respect at all times. There is a great deal of respect, gratitude and so much more that I haven't the words to describe just how much all of us will always feel about Will. I will never be able to fully express how I personally feel as "thank you" isn't enough, will never be enough, and I cannot say enough about this man except Will, you saved my life, literally. Our eldest daughter asked Will after the trial was over, "Will, that very first day Mom hired you to represent Dad, you hadn't even met my Dad and you didn't know everything in that thirty minute meeting that you know now about what happened to Dad, what made you decide to take his case"? Will just smiled, looked at my wife with tears in his eyes, looked back at our daughter and said, "because I believed your Mother". My family & I would highly recommend Will at anytime without reservation as he is simply the best there is! I am an INNOCENT man and Will PROVED that fact WITHOUT A DOUBT to everyone.

Posted by Heather Lin | October 3, 2012

Great Defense Attorney

Will Perkinson was recommended to me through friends in the court system. He was kind and sensitive to my situation at the time. I felt safe and assured that he was representing me and that my outcome was going to be a positve one . Will doesn't sugar coat any of the "possible outcomes" that occur in... court. I respect his integrity. He isn't just out to make a dollar. Will is very reasonable in cost and works very hard for his clients. Will doesn't miss a thing and that gave me peace of mind when I was never so insecure in my life. I would recommend WIll to anyone who wants a valuable defense attorney respresenting them.

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Judge, Pro Tem, Hermiston Municipal Court

2010 - Present

Attorney, Perkinson Law Office

2010 - 2010

Attorney, Burns Law Office

2005 - 2010

Attorney, Intermountain Public Defender

Associations

2016 - Present

Federal Criminal Justice Act Panel

Panel Attorney

2016 - Present

Oregon Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2014 - Present

Umatilla Co. Marijuana Rules Committee

Board Member

2005 - Present

Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2011 - 2013

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2008 - 2011

Oregon State Bar, House of Delegates

Elected Representative

2008 - 2009

Sixth Judicial District Bar Association

Vice President

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Kerby

Unanimous Acquittal

P- v. W-

Client-favorable settlement.

State v. E.D.S.

Acquittal

Numerous Criminal Cases

Varies, regularly exceeds expectations

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Education

2005

Lewis & Clark Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2012

Law Enforcement Training

Elder Abuse

2010

Classroom Law Project - Mock Trial Competition

Pendleton High School Mock Trial Head Coach

Languages

English

Activity

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