Why Defend “Guilty People?”

Why Defend “Guilty People?”

Everyone deserves to have their rights protected. The Constitution’s protections are for everyone, including people accused of crimes and people facing public judgment before their case ever reaches a courtroom. Those protections cannot depend on how sympathetic...
Oregon Bail, Safety, and Equity in 2026

Oregon Bail, Safety, and Equity in 2026

On a late summer evening in 2025, a Portland prosecutor reviewed another case file where someone released pretrial on minimal conditions had committed a new offense. The pattern repeats, though not in every case, but enough to fuel frustration. Across the state,...
Common Concerns with Hiring an Attorney

Common Concerns with Hiring an Attorney

When thinking about hiring an attorney, it’s only natural to have concerns – especially during these unpredictable and unprecedented times. Your worries may relate to the attorney’s availability and capacity, their costs, and the worry of being disadvantaged...