Top Rated Portland, OR Criminal Defense Lawyers

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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Rachel Philips
1549 SE Ladd Ave, Portland, OR

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "My wife was facing some serious charges Rachel gave some great advice and all charges were dropped. I didn't have high hopes from a public defender but wow great job thanks."

Rating: 8.9

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815 SW Second Avenue, Suite 500, Portland, OR

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Emily Elison graduated cum laude from Lewis Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon. During law school, she concentrated on criminal law and successfully earned the Certificate in Criminal Law and Procedure. In her first year of law school, Emily was...

Rating: 9.0

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Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "From day one he defended me he went above and beyond to make sure that my rights are protected. he is by far the best attorney that I’ve ever worked with. If you need an attorney you should look no further he absolutely knows what he’s doing and i..."

Rating: 8.1

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333 SW Taylor Street, Suite 300, Portland, OR

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I have recently been through a lot of legal issue,s. when it first started i stressed myself out within a week, you know... no sleep, cant eat, cant concentrate on anything besides the PROBLOM. this is when i called Sarah and i,am so glad i did!!!..."

Rating: 8.5

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The Law Office of Siefman & Pond
707 SW Washington St., Suite 1410, Portland, OR

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning

Bio: I grew up in the swamplands of Southeast Texas, in a town where nearly everyone either worked at one of the oil refineries or at the enormous Mark Stiles Unit prison. In a town like that, you can find hard times and injustices just about everywher...

Rating: 8.8

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McKean Smith
1140 SW 11th Ave, Suite 500, Portland, OR

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Business, Family and more

Bio: I tailor my representation to meet the needs of each individual client and/or business. I have over a decade of experience helping individuals and businesses navigate complex legal situations. My aim is to help my clients reach their goals as quic...

Rating: 7.8

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Siefman Law LLC.
707 SW Washington St., Suite 1410, Portland, OR

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Sex Crime and more

Bio: Jeff specializes in representing criminal defendants in a wide range of criminal charges including: DUI, driving while suspended, drug crimes, sex crimes, Measure 11, felonies, probation violations, parole violations, Administrative License Hearin...

Rating: 8.7

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111 SW 5th, Suite 2080, Portland, OR

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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Rating: 8.5

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Gilroy Napoli Short Law Group
12755 SW 69th Ave., Suite 200, Portland, OR

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Employment & Labor and more

Bio: Richard Oberdorfer is an Oregon criminal defense attorney who focuses his practice on DUII and driving related cases. Based primarily in our Portland office, Richard is known for detail-driven case preparation, clear client communication, and stea...

Rating: 10

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Paretta Law LLC
333 SW Taylor Street, Portland, OR

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years

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

Bio: With a distinguished career in criminal defense, Elizabeth Paretta Jacklin stands out as an experienced trial attorney. She has adeptly managed misdemeanor and felony cases across Oregon and Virginia, demonstrating an earnest dedication to knowing...

Rating: 7.2

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Law Offices of Stephen J. Doyle
111 SW Columbia Street, Suite 1010, Portland, OR

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Business and more

Bio: With 20+ years of legal experience, attorney Doyle has handled a wide range of criminal defense cases. Before starting his own practice, he spent two years clerking for a federal judge and now uses that experience to benefit him in his practice. I...

Rating: 8.3

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Law Offices of Morgan Long
4110 SE Hawthorne Blvd #241, Portland, OR

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Abuse

Review: "With only 2 days to prepare for a hearing, Morgan represented me with professionalism that was second to none! She absorbed an awful lot of information and got me the results that I was hoping for at a more than reasonable price. I am extremely th..."

Rating: 7.9

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The LeSueur Law Firm
811 SW Naito Pkwy Suite 420, Portland, OR

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI

Bio: I have worked as a criminal defense lawyer since passing the Oregon State Bar in 2011. The majority of my cases are privately retained, however, I have also worked as a court-appointed attorney in Multnomah County. After working as an associate at...

Rating: 8.6

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Liebowitz & Associates
610 SW Alder Street, Suite 800, Portland, OR

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

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

Bio: Call me today, I will fight for the best result for you.

Rating: 7.6

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Brindle McCormack PC
510 SW Fifth Ave, Suite 600, Portland, OR

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Appeals and more

Review: "Kept up w email communication. Called when appropriate. Negotiated w the DA to dismiss my case & forgo trial. He lost money but saved me a lot of money, time & stress. Honest and upfront. At first, I was concerned that he couldn't tell me, yes, we..."

Rating: 8.2

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121 SW Salmon St Ste 1420, Portland, OR

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Juvenile and more

Bio: Lisa Maxfield, a partner at Pacific Northwest Law LLP, represents individuals and businesses facing investigation or already charged with serious crimes. She has done so for nearly three decades. Ms. Maxfield practices in federal and state courts ...

Rating: 10

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Kevin Sali LLC
1500 SW 1st Ave., Suite 1020, Portland, OR

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime

Bio: Kevin Sali represents individuals and business entities in criminal, civil, and regulatory matters. In a wide variety of cases—including high-stakes major felony trials, complex white collar cases, and large-scale environmental actions—Mr. Sali ha...

Rating: 10

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Reynolds Defense Firm
4614 S. Kelly Ave., Portland, OR

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: We do one thing, and we do it very well – we represent good people facing Oregon DUI charges. When it comes to legal services, there are two types of law firms: those that handle many different types of cases and areas of practice and those that s...

Rating: 10

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Portland, OR Criminal Defense Lawyers

Portland Has 406 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 3072 Reviews

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Stephen J Doyle

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Jonathan Thomas Sarre

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