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Lance D. Youd, Attorney at Law
- Outcome
- Feel
- Court
“He and his office are very good at keeping in contact, and he called me personally at every major point in our case to give me an update and keep me in the loop.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Salem, OR
24 firms listed · 10 in Salem · 2 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Gunn & Gunn P.C, Salem Attorneys
- Court
- Understanding
- Information
“If you all are looking for a knowledgeable attorney stop looking any further because he's not just an attorney but a great human being, his representation restored my faith in the Justice system, there was not a time I lost faith, I knew I had best ...”
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Thompson Law
- Job
- Case
- Knew
“When you need the best legal help you can get, when your situation is looking pretty bleak and there's not much hope out there, I am eternally grateful to have found Jason Thompson and been able to secure his help during the most stressful and potent...”
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Stern Law -- Zachary J. Stern
- Money
- Intelligent
- Human Being
“He was prepared not only to defend me and prove that the allegations were merely an act of animosity; but he was also prepared to coach me and he himself set the stage to ensure that I was not just a specimen on the courts but represented as a human ...”
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Jeffrey M Jones
“You want someone good this guy is your guy Jeff is the man I had Six charges he got all of them drop he will go all the way for you 👍 best Attorney you can find …”
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Jorgensen Legal
- Questions
- Compassionate
- Charges
“Stop looking around and get your legal issue(s) solved and behind you with someone who knows what to do, genuinely cares for his clients, and takes that extra effort to make sure you understand what is happening each and every step of the way.”
The 24 firms listed for Salem, 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: Salem, OR
10 of the 24 firms we list are based in Salem; the other 14 serve Salem from towns including Portland (46 mi), West Linn (34 mi) and Oregon City (36 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 1,109 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (97%), responsiveness (88%) and quality (74%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "understanding" and "results". 2 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are criminal defense (7), personal injury (5), civil litigation (2), expungement (2) and family law (2). 1 shows a license on its website and 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 16 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 7 offer a free initial consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We count these figures across the firms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
Are criminal law firms listed for Salem open on Saturdays or Sundays?
2 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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Cook Law Firm
- Communication
“Cook Law Firm has been an invaluable resource for all of my legal needs, from establishing an LLC for my business, to protecting my company's intellectual property, to reviewing and creating contracts, and even negotiating a favorable agreement for m...”
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Usera & Snow
“After our car accident we had so many things to deal with so having very knowledgeable, professional, kind and prompt attention was greatly appreciated.”
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Gunn Defense Services
“He won my case, maybe he can help you too”
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Richard L. Cowan, Attorney at Law
“He delivered justice for myself when wrongfully accused and set the record straight.”
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Kelley & Kelley
“They are fantastic attorneys they are always straightforward and honest and helpful they are willing to go the extra mile with a client if the client needs it they are informed about everything they know the answers that people need to have from atto...”
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Bishop Law
“Amazing attorneys so happy I was referred to them I finally had a successful custody hearing with Shelly by my side.”
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Gilroy Napoli Short
- Case
- District Attorney
- Confident
“Jason and Tucker mounted a very strong defense on his behalf and worked tirelessly during the trial which ultimately resulted in acquittal on all charges.”
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Scannellaw
“I contacted Terry on a couple occasions regarding an issue with a home contractor who had partially completed work for us and walked off the job, leaving us with unfinished work and late in the season to complete it.”
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Jared Justice - Criminal Defense & Duii Attorney
- Questions
- Name
- Phone
“I was looking for legal council when I found Jared's page on Google, after reading the great reviews I gave him a call, Jared was able to answer all of my questions in a timely manor and even threw in advise from his own extensive experience, I highl...”
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James O'Rourke
- Compassion
- Judges
- Human Being
“Not only is he a skilled professional with a strong record of defending his clients, but he is also a man of honor, understanding, and awareness of the disease of addiction and how to overcome it.”
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Law Office of Robert R. Cleland
“Rob is well above and beyond an average attorney he is an elite attorney, he took the time to wade through the mud slinging and so called nuclear option that some spouses choose to unleash upon a former spouse, Rob had faith in me and he saw through ...”
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Brown , Tarlow, Bridges & Palmer
- Trust
- Morals
- Information
“A couple of weeks later, I was able to pick up a packet to review, and, after making a few changes, and communicating some information I'd forgotten via e-mail, went to their office, reviewed the final documents, and signed and notarized the official...”
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Oliveros Law Group
- Team
- Custody
- Results
“Mr Oliveros and his Law Group were excellent ,I was facing a serious criminal charge under false pretense Mr Oliveros was able to navigate me through the dangerous time of my life with very minimal cost and expense to me,excellent!!!!!”
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Barry W Engle
- Understanding
- Decision
- Feel
“If you're looking for a criminal lawyer that tells you how everything looks, what the books says, who gets to know all about you and your case, who will do everything and anything that will help you in your case, then this amazing man, Barry Engle, i...”
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The Law Office of David M. Mitchell
“Was very knowledgeable about topic and fair priced and David seemed like he really cared about my girlfriends feelings during such a incredibly hard time.”
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Law Office Of Matthew Schindler
“I am very grateful for Matt he provided the best defense i could have asked for!”
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Teitelman Law
“He is sharp, crisp, a good listener, and always shows me respect for my personal and professional integrity.”
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Aubrey Hoffman, Attorney at Law
“Aubrey hoffman is a great attorney she is respectful listen to your concerns and gives you the best option that she thinks is the best route to go i wouldn't have wanted anyone else on my side just and all around good person to have in your corner”
Criminal Law Attorney Services in Salem, OR Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$1813
Maximum cost
$21753
National Average
$6647
Avg Per Hour Rates
$423
$4230
$7251
Fair price range is based on 508 cost profiles
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