Oregon criminal defense lawyers who defends clients in Portland, Beaverton, Hillsboro, Lake Oswego, Oregon City, Salem, Forest Grove; and all of Washington County, Clackamas County, and Multnomah County. Lawyers and  Attorneys are Licensed in the State of Oregon, All our attorneys  and  staff work as a team for you. In each case, we will fight to protect your rights and win your case. With many years experience and knowledge, we will advise you and work with you so we can produce the best results possible. All our attorneys and Lawyers will also help you if you are under investigation for a possible crime. In many cases, no charges are filed once you have suitable legal counsel to evaluate and correct any problems.

Behavioral Crimes include criminal offenses that violate laws relating to personal conduct, responsibility and public order. Although not necessarily violent, or property offenses in themselves, they may often contribute to other criminal acts.

WEAPON REGULATION LAWS: Carry, use, possession, etc. (All violations of regulations or statutes controlling the carrying, using, possessing, furnishing, and manufacturing of deadly weapons or silencers. Attempts are included.)

PROSTITUTION: Included here are the sex offenses of a commercialized nature (such as prostitution, keeping a bawdy house, procuring, or transporting women for immoral purposes. Attempts are included.)

DRUG LAWS: Included are all violations of state and local laws, specifically those relating to the unlawful possession, sales, use, growing and manufacturing of illegal drugs. (The following drug categories are specified: opium or cocaine and their derivatives (morphine, heroin, codeine); marijuana; synthetic narcotics — manufactured narcotics that can cause true addiction (Demerol, methadone); and dangerous non-narcotic drugs ([amphetamines], barbiturates, Benzedrine).)

GAMBLING: All offenses which relate to promoting, permitting, or engaging in gambling are included in this category.

CRIMES AGAINST FAMILY: Included here are offenses such as abandonment, neglect of children, custodial interference and non-support. (Physical abuse would be reported as an assault).

D.U.I.I.: Driving or operating any vehicle or common carrier while under the influence of liquor or drugs.

LIQUOR LAWS: With the exception of Driving Under the Influence all liquor law violations, state or local, are placed in this classification. (Federal violations are excluded. The FBI UCR classification includes a separate category, Drunkenness — Offenses relating to drunkenness or intoxication.)

DISORDERLY CONDUCT: In this classification are placed all offenses which constitute a breach of the peace.

ALL OTHER OFFENSES: Except Traffic - Included is every other state or local offense, not listed elsewhere.

JUVENILE CURFEW VIOLATIONS: Local curfew or juvenile loitering ordinances where such laws exit.

RUNAWAY JUVENILES: Runaway juveniles when reported by their parents or guardians.

TRAFFIC CRIMES: Serious traffic offenses which are classified as a misdemeanor or felony as defined by the Oregon Motor Vehicle Code.

FISH and GAME: Sporting, personal use, commercial fishing and game violations.

MARINE VIOLATIONS: Marine boating violations.

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Areas of Practice

• Criminal Law
• DUI/DWI
• White Collar Crimes
• D.U.I.I
• Measure 11 Crimes
• Homcides
• Sex Crimes
• Domestic Violence
• Assault
• Complicated Legal Matters
• Computer Crimes

Litigation Percentage

• 95% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Bar Admissions

• Oregon, 1982
• U.S. District Court District of Oregon, 1982
• U.S. Supreme Court, 1995

Education

• Gonzaga University School of Law, Spokane, Washington, 1982
  J.D.
  
   
• Willamette University, 1977
  Bachelor of Science
  Major: Political Science
  Major: History
  
   
• University of Zagreb, Yugoslavia (Croatia), 1976
  General Studies
  
   

Honors and Awards

• President's Award, Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, 1994 - 1998
• Oregon State Bar House of Delegates, 1996 - 1998
• BV Rating by Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, 1996
• Oregon Trial Lawyer's Award for Legislative Action, 1996

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Willamette University, Lewis and Clark, 1999
  National Moot Court Judge
  
   
• Governor's Judicial Interview Committee under Governor's Goldschmidt and Kitzhaber
  
   

Past Employment Positions

• Steve Crumb & Assoc., Spokane Washington, Law Clerk, 1981 - 1982
• Ruppell, Richardson and Crow, Beaverton, Oregon, Summer 1981, Law Clerk
• John McClendon, Attorney at Law, Spokane Washington, Summer 1980, Law Clerk
• Pioneer National Title Co., Title Examiner
• Rep. Bob Vian, Oregon Legislative Session, Student Intern

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