A focused legal practice serving Oregon.

Jeff focuses on defending people accused and charged with crimes. He excels at defending people charged with traffic offenses, driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII), assaults, kidnapping, burglary, robbery, and more.

Criminal charges can entail very serious consequences including jail or prison, fines, forfeiture of money and property, inability to possess firearms, registration as a sex offender, and even deportation.

If you or someone you know is being investigated or has been charged with a crime, Jeff can tell you what to look out for and help you avoid the pitfalls.

If you've been in a car accident or suffer from another personal injury, you may be entitled to assistance in paying for medical bills as well as lost wages and damages for pain and suffering.

There are timelines for demanding compensation and filing lawsuits, however, so it is important to speak with an attorney as soon as possible.

Oregon's Ballot Measure 11 imposes mandatory minimum prison sentences on a list of serious felonies, with no possibility of early release. A conviction can mean years — or decades — in prison, regardless of the defendant's history or circumstances.

Because the stakes are so high, Measure 11 cases demand an attorney who has tried these charges before, knows the prosecutors and courts handling them, and is prepared to fight at every stage. Jeff has defended people accused of the most serious Measure 11 offenses for over three decades.

Sex-offense allegations carry some of the harshest consequences in Oregon law — long mandatory-minimum prison terms, lifetime registration, restrictions on where you can live and work, and lasting damage to your reputation even if the charges are later reduced or dismissed.

Jeff takes these cases seriously and aggressively. From the moment you are contacted by police, the investigation is being built against you. Having an experienced criminal defense attorney involved early can change the direction of the case.

Drug charges in Oregon range from misdemeanor possession to large-scale federal trafficking and conspiracy cases. The penalties depend heavily on the substance, the quantity, prior history, and whether the case is charged in state or federal court.

Jeff handles all levels of drug cases, including charges involving methamphetamine, heroin, fentanyl, cocaine, and large-quantity marijuana cases. Where eligible, he pursues diversion and treatment-based outcomes that protect his clients' records and futures.

Federal cases are different. They are prosecuted by the United States Attorney's Office in the District of Oregon, investigated by agencies like the FBI, DEA, ATF, and HSI, and sentenced under the United States Sentencing Guidelines, which often drive far longer prison terms than comparable state cases.

Jeff represents clients facing federal charges and helps them understand the federal process — from initial investigation and grand jury proceedings through plea negotiations, trial, and sentencing.

If you've lost a case before a trial court or received inadequate assistance of trial counsel, the law may allow you to appeal the trial court ruling or seek post-conviction relief.

But the law limits the time for you to file an appeal and seek post-conviction relief. It's important to contact a lawyer and discuss your options as soon as possible.

Restraining orders have serious consequences. They limit your ability to contact another person, can prohibit you from possessing firearms, and can affect pending court matters involving your children.

Under Oregon law, however, you only have a limited amount of time to challenge a restraining order after you have been served. Consequently, it is important to discuss your options with an attorney as soon as possible.