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Mark C. Cogan
- Information
- Confident
- Expertise
“I had the pleasure of working with Benjamin Scissors who was very knowledgeable and made me feel confident about the whole process as well as winning my case!”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Portland, OR
24 firms listed · all 24 in Portland · 2 open 24/7 · 7 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Anfuso Law
- Know
- Matter
- Case
“Ryan has been consistently on top of every aspect of assisting me with my legal issue and proven himself and his team to be extremely knowledgeable/competent.”
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Clark Law and Associates
- Attention
- Right
- Phone
“Extremely helpful bunch of folks, I went in for a notary & since most of theirs had elapsed, they took me to their neighbors who also very graciously agreed to notarize our documents.”
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Robert Crow Law
- Court
- Communication
- Questions
“He was quick to respond to my calls or texts and always up to date with all case information and able to answer my questions, which where many, promptly.”
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Yunus Muhammad
- Solution
- Call
- Honesty
“Yunus and his staff, Jawad, assessed and analyzed my immigration issue and came up with a solution that none of the other lawyers I consulted presented me with.”
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Gilroy Napoli Short
- County
- District Attorney
- Expectations
“Jenna's attention to detail and strategic thinking were invaluable in building a strong case, and her confident presence in the courtroom left a lasting impression.”
The 24 firms listed for Portland, OR defend criminal charges for people. What each states about the offenses it takes and the courts it appears in comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Portland, OR
All 24 firms we list here are in Portland itself. We have 43 firms in Portland on file; this page shows the highest-rated 24. The firms on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 1,112 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews and 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (92%), responsiveness (88%) and quality (76%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "knowledge" and "expertise". 2 are open around the clock; 7 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are drug crimes (4), expungements (4), personal injury (4), criminal defense (3) and violent crimes (3). 1 shows a license on its website and 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 19 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 2 offer urgent consultations; 1 offers remote or virtual consultations and 8 offer a free initial consultation. 2 have Spanish-speaking staff. We count these figures across the firms on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
Are criminal law firms listed for Portland open on Saturdays or Sundays?
7 of the 24 firms on this page list hours on a Saturday or a Sunday. Arrests keep no office hours, so the more useful question is whether a firm answers its phone for a custody call at night. Ask that directly when you call, and ask who picks up.
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Dore Law Firm
- CDL
- Camera
- Radar
“He truly, instantly was involved with my issue to get me the best outcome, that he offered me a solution that in the end gained himself no compensation.”
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Scannellaw
“He listened to the issue, spoke to me and my husband, explained how much money we would need to be talking about suing to truly make hiring him worthwhile.”
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James O'Rourke
- Prison
- Judges
- Courtroom
“It is always best to work with someone who has established solid trusting relationships with district attorneys and judges so that the best outcomes are achieved.”
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Sandi Pellikaan, Attorney at Law
- Felony
- Price
- Questions
“Her prices are very reasonable, and upon contacting her I was able to meet up with her within hours and begin working on having my felony reduced to a misdemeanor.”
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Adam Dean, Attorney at Law
- Truth
- Felony
- Questions
“He is extremely knowledgeable, professional,thorough,and absolutely a bulldog of a lawyer you definitely want in your corner if you find yourself in any legal trouble.”
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Wallace Law Firm
- Court
- Success
- Shoulder
“I trust Dave to help guide me in the right direction & although these situations can be stressful, knowing I had him on the job definitely put my mind at ease.”
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Siefman Law
- Questions
- Needs
- Courts
“Jeff was clear and very communicated with me threw the entire process, always putting clients needs first and working with me regarding my injury and my needs.”
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Law Office of Westbrook Johnson
“She helped me get all my charges dropped and then went on the offer more services to me and my family at a very affordable rate to help me with my employment issues.”
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Law Office of Graham C. Fisher
- Assault
- Felony
- Results
“Graham was tenacious as he worked his way through my son's complicated legal case and he obtained a favorable decision for him, parole instead prison time.”
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Ronald H. Hoevet
“Ann Gregory, let's face it, attorneys cannot do great work without great paralegal/legal assistants and Ann is one of the best.”
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Stumptown Legal
- Attorney
“Damien will lay out the best options then give it his all no matter which way you go.”
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The Heekin Law Firm
“Heekin resolved my situation with a phone call, she didn't charge me for the services.”
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Warren & Sugarman
“Great Lawers”
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Gray Law
“Very prompt and professional in my initial dealings and telephonic consultation, hope he is worth the price and gets results.”
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David N Lesh
- Results
“Great guy and even a great attorney”
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Multnomah Defenders
- Attorney
- Public Defender
“My court appointed attornies office.”
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Lesueur Family Law
“That said, this past year I found myself right in the middle of it, and worse I was facing criminal charges that were not accurate and if convinced would do severe damage to my family's and my personal wellbeing.”
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Kenneth E. Kahn II, Attorney
“Beat both of my speeding tickets”
Criminal Law Attorney Services in Portland, OR Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$1864
Maximum cost
$22365
National Average
$6834
Avg Per Hour Rates
$435
$4349
$7455
Typical price range is based on 385 cost profiles
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