Polk County Lawyers

Portland, Oregon criminal defense and appellate attorney, handling criminal trials, criminal and civil appeals, post-conviction relief, federal habeas corpus, and 1983 actions.

Pete Castleberry is an Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyer dedicated exclusively to the practice of criminal law. Pete Castleberry graduated cum laude from Lewis & Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon. During law school, he concentrated on criminal law and successfully earned the Certificate in Criminal Law and Procedure. In his first year of law school, Pete was awarded the honor of Best Oral Advocate in an oral argument competition amongst first-year law students. He also worked as the Internet Editor and Submissions Editor for Lewis & Clark Law Review, and was the Vice President of the Public Interest Law Project....

Raised in the Northwest. Private practice for over 20 years in the business/real estate areas. Extensive litigation experience, including in the Court of Appeals, Oregon Supreme Court, and federal courts as well.

Garvin comes to the firm having worked as an attorney for the Legal Aid Services of Oregon. In addition to his wealth of litigation experience, he has expertise in the areas of guardianships, conservatorships and Medicaid planning. He has extensive experience representing victims of elder abuse, advocating for the rights of seniors who reside in care facilities and assisting seniors with consumer problems. Garvin has frequently spoken about elder law topics, giving presentations to audiences in nursing homes, to community organizations and through broadcasts on local television and radio programs. He is a past member of the Executive Committee of the...

Tim has combined decades of clinical social work experience and legal expertise to develop an insightful, innovative and people-friendly approach to assisting his clients. He is the founding President of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and was recognized in 1992 as a Fellow of the Academy. Tim is a past President of the Oregon Gerontological Association, past Chair and founding member of the Elder Law Section of the Oregon State Bar and past President of the Oregon Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. He is past Chair, Amicus Brief Committee-National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (2003-2006) and also a member...

Laurel joined Stahancyk, Kent & Hook in 1999 and was elected a shareholder in 2004. Stahancyk Kent & Hook transitioned to SKH Family Law and Estate Planning in 2024 where Laurel remains as a senior litigator. Laurel litigates family law cases throughout the states of Oregon and Washington, successfully representing clients in all matters relating to family law, which can include: divorce, legal separation, domestic partnership, modification of spousal support and child support, prenuptial agreements, and cohabitation agreements. Laurel is most recognized for her complex financial and business interest cases as well as high-conflict, custody parenting time matters and modifications....

I became involved in my first family law case when a then current client wanted a divorce that required the division of the family enterprise and substantial assets acquired during the marriage. Later, as more family law cases came along, I realized that I enjoy working with opposing counsel who are often open to reasonable dialog and reasonable outcomes. What a nice thing that is. I am occasionally asked by courts to represent children in high conflict divorce and custody cases without pay. I do that for the children. They didn't make their parents' mess and are usually...

As Mitra Law Group’s founding partner, Portland employment law lawyer Mitra Shahri represents Oregonians who have been mistreated in the workplace. Attorney Shahri has been practicing law since 1993. Ms. Shahri is a member of the Labor & Employment and Education committees of the Oregon State Bar. Attorney Shahri obtained her Juris Doctor from the University of Utah, where she was an editor of the law review. She is currently licensed to practice in both Oregon and California.

Ben grew up in the Portland area and attended Central Catholic High School. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Oregon in 2004. He returned to Eugene in 2007 to begin his legal studies. Ben moved back to Portland in 2009 and immediately began working for Dawson and Dawson upon passing the Oregon Bar exam.

Attorney Patrick Block is an Oregon medical malpractice lawyer with years of experience in representing local victims. Malpractice is a very serious issue, whether it involves a birth injury, or a surgical error. If you have been the victim of medical malpractice, then it is vital that you seek the assistance of an experienced attorney from The Law Offices Of Patrick L. Block, P.C. Attorney Block has dedicated his practice to exclusively representing victims of malpractice in Oregon, and you can benefit from his years of experience in this area. With the right attorney on your side, you can...

Samuel Hayden's practice focuses on the areas of estate planning, personal bankruptcy and criminal law. Prior to co-founding Hayden Bonucci, LLC, Sam accepted a clerkship with the Honorable Marilyn Litzenberger, in Multnomah County Circuit Court. During his time at the courthouse, Sam worked on matters ranging from small criminal proceedings to complex civil cases. Sam received his law degree from Lewis and Clark Law School. Prior to graduating, he received honors as a Best Oral Advocate and for his Pro Bono work. Sam also worked at the schools legal clinic helping low income clients deal with a variety of legal issues...

Michael G Hanlon has practiced law in Oregon since 1979. His practice has emphasized business and commercial litigation as well as general business transactional matters. At the outset of his career, Mr. Hanlon was an Assistant Attorney General in the Oregon Antitrust Division which permitted him to participate in numerous antitrust cases around the country, including multi-district litigation. Highlights of his career include representing world class snowboarder Craig Kelly and Burton Snowboards in a case brought by Sims Snowboards. Mr. Hanlon argued the case in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and reversed an injunction erroneously issued by the district...

Prior to moving to Portland, Oregon, Jonathan Edward spent most of legal career working in higher education, as general counsel for Francis Marion University, and as an instructor in the FMU School of Business. There he advised the University's president, board of trustees, and the V.P.'s of each department in senior administration on a variety of legal matters. Now he is licensed in Oregon and Washington and focuses his practice on advising businesses before problems arise, and protecting them through litigation when necessary. As general counsel and in private practice, Jonathan has handled a variety of legal matters, involving...

Erick is the founding attorney of Passage Immigration Law. He focuses on helping businesses, individuals and families navigate the immigration maze. Erick lived in Budapest, Hungary for two years where he taught international law. He married a Hungarian woman and they have three dual citizen kids. Erick is licensed to practice law in both California and Oregon and assists immigration clients across the U.S.

The trademark law firm of BreanLaw, LLC assists entrepreneurs, emerging businesses and established companies in protecting their brand through trademark counseling, trademark registration, and trademark litigation. We handle a wide-range to trademark matters including: trademark applications, trademark research and clearance, trademark office action responses, trademark licensing agreements, trademark oppositions and cancelations, ongoing monitoring of trademark portfolios, and trademark enforcement. Most trademark issues are handled on a flat-fee basis, so you can keep costs under control and know what you are going to pay upfront. Because our clients are in all 50 states, our website is set up to provide a...

Tax with emphasis in estate planning, trust and estate administration, and related business and real estate matters.

Judy is an appellate specialist with 18 years of experience in the Oregon appellate courts. Her career began as clerk for Hon. William Richardson, then Chief Judge of the Oregon Court of Appeals. Judy is the senior partner at a boutique appellate firm in Eugene, Oregon. She is also the chair of the Appellate Section of the Oregon State Bar. For more about Judy Giers and her firm, visit www.GOappeals.com.