Top Rated Deschutes County, OR Criminal Defense Lawyers

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Deschutes County Has 44 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 519 Reviews

Deschutes County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more

Bio: Having spent my entire career focused on Oregon criminal law and investigations and building my resume as a successful trial attorney, I am proud to use my unique skills and experience to the service of clients facing an array of criminal charges....

Rating: 9.2

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Deschutes County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family

Review: "Great experience with Colten Theer. He was professional, knowledgeable, and kept me informed throughout the whole process. He explained everything clearly and worked hard to get the best outcome for my case. I highly recommend them to anyone needi..."

Rating: 7.1

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Deschutes County, OR

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Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

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Deschutes County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Former Deputy District Attorney - Exceptional Legal Counsel

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(503) 855-0359

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Deschutes County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Phil Duong joined Baxter Law in 2022 as an attorney with seven years of experience as a prosecutor. He's served as a Deputy District Attorney in both Deschutes and Crook counties. In addition to his work in Central Oregon, Phil has also worked as ...

Rating: 7.0

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Deschutes County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: With over ten years of experience, I have the knowledge and skills to help you. I help With a variety of problems, from criminal defense to family law issues. Call now for a free consultation.

Rating: 8.2

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Deschutes County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement

Review: "My son had gotten a DUI in Oregon but we live in LasVegas and we hired Clark Fry and didn’t have to return to Oregon for any court appearances he handled everything. I would highly recommend him."

Rating: 6.6

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Deschutes County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "He is a fantastic lawyer. He helped us to win a case against a big mean judge. Thanks so much Lee. We love you!!!"

Rating: 6.4

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Deschutes County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI and more

Review: "I chose Callahan law to represent my case, the best decision that I could have made not only did they save my previously deferred case that was in jeopardy. They were able to reduce my controlled substance to a reckless the absolute best outcome I..."

Rating: 7.1

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Deschutes County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Litigation and more

Bio: Bend criminal defense lawyer Ricky R. Nelson founded Nelson Law to help locals by providing aggressive and affordable legal services throughout Central Oregon. Nelson Law specializes in criminal defense cases including DUI defense, drug crimes, se...

Rating: 8.2

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Deschutes County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Review: "James gets the job done! He is very by the book and ensures the law is on his side. He is very straight-forward and honest, and someone I could rely on. I would definitely recommend James to anyone who needs criminal law aid!"

Rating: 5.8

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Deschutes County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights

Bio: Todd is a graduate of Dartmouth College and theNorthwestern School of Law of Lewis Clark College . He has worked as a trial attorney with Metropolitan Public Defender Services, Inc. in Portland, Oregon, and as an associate at the Portland firm of ...

Rating: 6.9

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Deschutes County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: I have been practicing criminal defense since becoming an attorney in California since 1972. Having practiced in Los Angeles for 22 years, I certainly have earned my "chops". I've been involved in over 20 homicide cases since I began practicing, t...

Rating: 6.8

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Deschutes County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "If you ever get a chance to work with Ms. Luman, take it. Amanda is a rare breed of attorneys who will go to the mats for her clients. Amanda is strategic , a world class legal mind. Amanda’s writing , based on your case, cuts right to the quick. ..."

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Deschutes County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Review: "I have been working with Brittany for the last 6 months on a very complicated child custody case. From initial consult to trial she was amazing to work with. She always got back timely with emails, listened to all of my concerns, and provided opti..."

Rating: 6.6

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Deschutes County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement

Bio: I was born in the midwest and have lived in various cities around the Western United States. Before practicing in Bend, OR, I was a public defender for 7 years at the Metropolitan Public Defender Services, Inc. in Portland, OR, a nationally recogn...

Rating: 9.3

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Deschutes County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Dan is dedicated to providing his clients with top-tier legal representation when facing criminal charges. As a seasoned trial attorney, he has handled everything from DUIIs to serious felony cases, including Measure 11 offenses. His approach is s...

Rating: 8.2

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Deschutes County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more

Central Oregon's Premier Criminal Defense Law Firm!

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(541) 256-3090

Casey R Baxter's Website

Deschutes County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more

Bio: Shelby was raised in the beautiful Snoqualmie Valley in Washington State. She then studied Criminal Justice at Washington State University in Eastern Washington. After graduating with honors, she attended Willamette University College of Law in Sa...

Rating: 7.2

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Deschutes County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Motorcycle Accident and more

Bio: Bryan Donahue got his start fighting for clients in the courtroom, and in trial, early in his legal career--before he even graduated from law school. The experience he gained early on, even winning his very first solo jury trial, is something he w...

Rating: 10

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Deschutes County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Guiding Clients Through Challenging Times With Integrity & Compassion Xavier strives to advocate for his clients using a client-focused approach that gets result. After graduating from Harvard Law School Xavier accepted a position working for a la...

Rating: 7.6

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