Rugged Law provides nonprofit law and civil rights litigation from 5201 SW Westgate Drive, Building B, Suite 300, Portland, Oregon 97221, focusing on elder abuse cases and protecting vulnerable Oregonians including older adults and marginalized communities at (503) 520-9900. The Portland nonprofit law firm, led by attorneys Paul Janzen and Caroline Janzen, specializes in fighting for those facing elder abuse, civil rights violations, discrimination, neglect, and systemic injustices that often silence vulnerable populations. Their nonprofit law practice helps organizations navigate complex legal landscapes for forming and operating nonprofit entities, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations while maintaining tax-exempt status. The firm advocates for individuals whose rights have been violated, holding perpetrators accountable and challenging systemic injustices to protect dignity, safety, and legal rights of those who need it most. Operating Monday-Friday 8am-5pm and Saturday 9am-1pm, Rugged Law promotes fairness and cultivates trust while delivering bespoke solutions tailored to satisfy distinct legal requirements. With a mission to uphold noble principles of justice through thorough, ethical representation, the attorneys provide compassionate legal support ensuring no one suffers in silence or navigates complex legal battles alone when their dignity, safety, or rights are threatened.
Criminal Defense Attorneys
Dean Law Group P.C. serves Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington from 111 SW Columbia Street Suite 1010 in Portland, Oregon 97201, with attorney Adam L. Dean providing over two decades of criminal defense experience at 503-546-3178. Licensed in both Oregon and Washington, Dean represents clients in all criminal prosecutions, administrative hearings, and appeals including sex offenses, Measure 11 felonies, drug charges, assault, DUI/DUII, property crimes, and expungements. Before becoming an attorney, Dean worked as a master level social worker in public and private settings, bringing unique empathetic perspective that ensures clients feel supported throughout the legal process while treating them with care and dignity. The firm handles serious felony charges with experience, advocacy, and compassion, maintaining a small enough caseload to devote proper time to each client’s defense whether facing college student first offenses or repeat offender felony accusations. Their criminal defense practice encompasses vigorous representation at every stage from initial charges through appeals, with Dean’s social work background providing crucial understanding of clients’ circumstances while fighting to protect futures and move forward from criminal charges with rights intact throughout Portland, Brunswick County, and surrounding jurisdictions.
The Law Office of Shannon Mark Mortimer, LLC operates from 4511 Southeast 63rd Avenue Suite A in Portland, Oregon 97206, providing seventeen years of criminal defense experience throughout the state. Attorney Shannon Mortimer specializes in DUII cases, DMV implied consent hearings, felonies, misdemeanors, and gun rights restoration for clients across Oregon jurisdictions. The firm handles drug crimes, weapons charges, expungements, restraining orders, stalking protective orders, and juvenile delinquency matters with flexible scheduling and meeting locations. Mortimer defends clients facing assault charges, theft crimes, domestic violence allegations, probation violations, and various traffic offenses in courts statewide. As a member of the Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, he maintains current knowledge of evolving criminal law and defense strategies. The practice offers twenty-four hour phone and email availability, understanding that criminal charges require immediate attention and response. Mortimer makes legal services accessible and affordable while providing experienced representation from the Portland Metro Area headquarters to courts throughout Oregon. His seventeen years defending liberty includes extensive trial experience and successful outcomes in complex criminal cases. Contact (971) 420-4315 or email [email protected] for flexible consultation scheduling.
David N. Lesh maintains offices at 434 NW 19th Avenue, Portland, OR 97209, providing experienced criminal defense representation throughout Oregon for over thirty-four years. As a former Multnomah County prosecutor and deputy city attorney to the Portland Police Bureau, Attorney Lesh brings unique insight defending clients charged with DUII, drug crimes, theft offenses, commercial sexual solicitation, assault, domestic violence, and serious Measure Eleven felonies. His extensive trial experience includes hundreds of criminal matters in both state and federal courts, with a proven track record of dismissals and acquittals. The firm handles cases in Multnomah, Clackamas, Washington, Columbia, Hood River, and surrounding counties, offering personalized service where Lesh personally manages all client communications and court appearances without delegating to associates or paralegals. He specializes in DUII defense and diversion programs, helping clients protect their driving privileges and avoid criminal convictions. Named an Oregon Super Lawyer from 2018 through 2024, Lesh accepts major credit cards and provides no-cost initial consultations at 503-546-2928, defending clients facing misdemeanor and felony charges with the knowledge gained from his unique prosecutorial background and decades of criminal defense practice.
Gilroy Napoli Short Law Group LLP maintains offices at 12755 SW 69th Avenue Suite 201 in Portland, Oregon 97223, serving clients throughout Tigard and Washington County with criminal defense and personal injury representation. Attorneys John Gilroy and Jeff Napoli bring over thirty years of combined experience as former prosecutors for the Washington County District Attorney’s Office, providing insider knowledge of prosecution tactics and strategies. The firm defends clients facing DUI arrests, drug charges, Measure 11 offenses, assault, domestic violence, theft crimes, and federal indictments. They also handle employment discrimination, sexual harassment claims, and personal injury cases including car accidents and wrongful death matters. Both partners have extensive felony and misdemeanor trial experience, having worked with FBI, IRS, DEA, ATF, and local law enforcement agencies during their prosecutorial careers. The practice offers free consultations, maintains strong relationships within the Washington County legal community, and provides aggressive representation from initial arrest through trial. Available by phone at 503-620-9887, the firm serves Portland metro areas including Beaverton, Tigard, and Hillsboro with personalized attention to each client’s unique situation.
Harris Defense LLC operates from 333 SW Taylor Street Suite 300 in the Gilbert Building, Portland, Oregon 97204, where Tiffany A. Harris provides experienced criminal defense representation in federal court and counties throughout Oregon. With a background that includes sharpening research and writing skills at one of the Pacific Northwest’s largest civil law firms followed by three years as a public defender before establishing her private practice, Attorney Harris focuses on defending doctors and licensed professionals under investigation, complex criminal cases, homicide, sexual assault, firearms offenses, drug conspiracy, property crimes, and administrative proceedings. Admitted to practice in the Ninth Circuit and Oregon federal district court, she serves on multiple boards including Multnomah Defenders Inc., Partnership for Safety and Justice, and the Forensic Justice Project while maintaining membership in the Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. Understanding that criminal charges affect every aspect of clients’ lives including legal consequences, employment threats, and family stress, Attorney Harris works to repair damage while maintaining clients’ dignity, reputations, and long-term goals. Contact is available at 503-782-4788, with initial contact through the contact form often faster than voicemail due to court scheduling demands.
If had friend or family member in need of Oregon representation, would send them to Ryan first off. Ryan is very passionate about his work, he’s straight forward, breaks things down for you, has excellent resources, keeps you informed, professional, personable, confident, replies/responds in very timely manner (another thing really appreciated), is very very knowledgeable and if he doesn’t know he will find way to find out for you. The possibility of jail time, hefty fines, and the loss of driving privileges or professional licenses can wreak havoc on your personal and professional life. If you’re charged with crime, having an experienced and knowledgeable criminal defense attorney will make all the difference.
Criminal Defense Attorney – Portland, Oregon – Ryan Anfuso
Reynolds Defense Firm operates from 4614 S. Kelly Avenue, Portland, OR 97239, specializing exclusively in DUI defense with eight expert attorneys and over 100 years of combined experience. CEO MacDaniel Reynolds, himself arrested for DUI twenty years ago, leads the firm with personal understanding of what clients face, having designed the practice to help good people through difficult situations. The team handles DUI cases involving alcohol, drugs, or combinations, representing over 5,000 clients throughout Oregon including Portland Metro, Washington County, Clackamas County, Marion County, and Lane County. They provide free consultations at 503-223-3422 available 24/7, with predictable flat fees rather than billable hours for transparency. The firm assists with both criminal court proceedings and DMV administrative hearings, emphasizing that immediate action is crucial since drivers must request DMV hearings within ten days to avoid automatic license suspension. Voted Best DUI Law Firm three years running, they focus on helping productive members of society navigate the legal and personal consequences of DUI arrests.
David N. Lesh practices from 434 NW 19th Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97209, (503) 546-2928, offering specialized DUII defense throughout Portland metropolitan area including Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas, Columbia, and Yamhill counties. With over 30 years as an Oregon attorney and former prosecutor, Lesh handles drunk driving charges, reckless driving citations, hit and run cases, and implied consent license suspensions with comprehensive knowledge of Oregon’s complex DUII laws. The firm defends clients facing first-time DUII charges, felony DUII prosecutions, drug-impaired driving allegations, and fights administrative license suspensions through DMV hearings and criminal court proceedings. Lesh’s practice encompasses breath test refusals, blood test challenges, field sobriety test defenses, and represents clients charged with driving while suspended, vehicular assault, and DUII manslaughter. With extensive experience in municipal courts throughout Beaverton, Lake Oswego, Troutdale, West Linn, and Gladstone, the firm provides aggressive trial representation, diversion program guidance, and hardship permit assistance while maintaining personalized service and direct attorney communication for all DUII matters.
Brian Patrick Conry, P.C. operates from the Unitas Building at 1300 SW Sixth Avenue, Suite 310, Portland, OR 97201, specializing in deportation defense and major criminal defense cases throughout Oregon and Washington. The firm handles pre-indictment through appeals in criminal matters including Measure 11 violent crimes, sex abuse charges, drug trafficking, DUI offenses, murder, manslaughter, and white collar crimes, with over 100 jury trials of experience. Immigration services include naturalization, asylum, deportation waivers, U-Visas, cancellation of removal, and Ninth Circuit appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals. The practice emphasizes investigating accusers’ motives including potential immigration benefits through Violence Against Women Act or U-Visa certifications that may incentivize false accusations. Spanish-language services are provided through an in-house paralegal. Contact is available at (503) 274-4430 with public parking and validation available in the building. Brian Patrick Conry recently received the Gerald H. Robinson Excellence in Advocacy Award from the American Immigration Lawyers Association Oregon Chapter and handles post-conviction relief, expungements, and sex offender registration relief matters.