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Your freedom deserves a relentless defense.

Strategic criminal defense for the people of Jackson & Josephine counties. Twenty-plus years inside Oregon courtrooms — and we don't flinch.

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01 — Practice Areas

Charged with a crime in Southern Oregon? We handle it.

From misdemeanors to Measure 11 felonies — every case gets the same exhaustive preparation.

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DUII & Traffic

Breath test challenges, license hearings, diversion eligibility, and trial defense across Jackson and Josephine counties.

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02

Felony Defense

Measure 11, person felonies, white-collar — investigation-grade case preparation from arraignment to verdict.

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03

Drug Charges

Possession, manufacture, delivery. Diversion, treatment court, and suppression of unlawful searches.

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04

Domestic Violence

FAPA orders, no-contact strategy, and trial defense — protecting careers, custody, and reputation.

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05

Assault & Violent Crimes

Self-defense claims, witness investigation, expert testimony — built for trial from day one.

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06

Expungement & Set-Aside

Clear eligible Oregon convictions. Restore housing, employment, and firearm rights where the law permits.

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02 — Case Results

Outcomes that change lives.

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome — but they show what disciplined preparation looks like.

  • Dismissed

    Measure 11 Assault II — Jackson County

    Three-day pretrial hearing exposed inconsistencies in state's witness timeline. Charges dismissed before trial.

  • Not Guilty

    DUII Trial — Medford Municipal Court

    Suppressed breath test and field sobriety results based on unlawful stop. Jury acquittal in 38 minutes.

  • Reduced

    Felony PCS → Misdemeanor — Josephine County

    Negotiated diversion and treatment plan. Client graduated, charges reduced and later expunged.

  • Suppressed

    Unlawful Search — Grants Pass

    Fourth Amendment motion granted. All evidence excluded; state dismissed the case.

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03 — The Firm

Local roots. Statewide reach. Trial-ready every time.

Southern Oregon Law was founded on a simple idea: people accused of crimes in our valley deserve the same caliber of defense that money can buy in Portland or San Francisco — without leaving home to find it.

We've practiced in every courtroom from Ashland to Cave Junction. We know the judges, the deputy DAs, the troopers, and the calendar. That local knowledge — paired with rigorous, investigation-grade preparation — is the difference between a plea and a win.

  • Admitted: Oregon State Bar · U.S. District Court · 9th Circuit
  • Member: Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
  • Former Deputy District Attorney — Jackson County
  • Recognized: Super Lawyers · Rising Star · AVVO 10.0
04 — How We Work

From the first call to the final verdict.

  1. 01

    Confidential Consultation

    Tell us what happened. No judgment. Everything you say is protected by attorney-client privilege from the moment you call.

  2. 02

    Investigation & Discovery

    We pull every report, video, body-cam, and witness statement. Independent investigation often finds what the state missed.

  3. 03

    Strategy & Motions

    Suppression. Dismissal. Diversion. We pursue the strongest path before trial is ever on the table.

  4. 04

    Trial or Resolution

    If the state won't be reasonable, we are ready for trial. Always. Preparation is leverage.

05 — Get in Touch

Time matters. Call today.

Every hour after an arrest is an hour the state is building its case. The sooner we start, the more options you have. Calls are answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — including weekends and holidays.

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Office
229 N Central Ave, Suite 4
Medford, OR 97501
Hours

Mon–Fri · 8:30am – 6:00pm
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