I grew up in Portland Oregon as middle of five children. I attended Grant High School and later the University of Oregon. After spending a few years working various jobs and traveling, I returned to the University of Oregon for law school with the goal of using my education to help those who need it most. There, I focused on criminal law.After law school I returned to Portland and worked at Metropolitan Public Defender (MPD) where I represented thousands of people charged with crimes ranging from misdemeanors to major felonies, including murder. During my seven years at MPD, I gained invaluable experience both in and out of the courtroom. I had the opportunity to represent hundreds of defendants in judicial hearings and jury trials and I consistently achieved a high level of success for my clients. When I left MPD to start my own practice, I did so with the intention of continuing to focus on helping individuals facing criminal prosecution or difficult family issues.I am lucky to have the support of my wonderful wife and our young daughter who keep me busy in my time outside of work. View More ?
15 years of experience