Child Custody and Visitation In Oregon, child custody and visitation are related but different concepts. A parent can have full custodial rights, but limited visitation. Or, a parent can have a massive amount of visitation but limited custody rights. What’s the difference? What is Child Custody? Custody is defined as the authority to make the […]
I just got off the phone with someone who wondered why it is so important to have an attorney consultation before deciding whether to hire an attorney. Quote a Retainer or Estimate Attorney Fees for Attorney Consultation The best way to get an idea of how much your case will cost is to sit down for an […]
When you file for bankruptcy, the bankruptcy court will automatically schedule a meeting with the Trustee, called a “341 meeting” or a “meeting of creditors”. The 341 meeting of creditors is a time for the Trustee to interview you. The Trustee will be attempting to verify certain information in your bankruptcy petition and schedules and […]
I’ve got my own catchphrase that I use when my kids get worries about how things are going – “Dad’s got it dialed in!” It’s not just funny; it puts the kids at ease because they know I’m going to help get them through it all OK. I’ll probably never really tell any of my […]
Many prospective clients ask me, “How do I handle a DUI?” Your DUI defense starts immediately. It is important to handle it right from the very start. Before the Blow After you have been arrested for DUI, the officer will take you to a jail or police station where there is a machine for taking […]
As a former prosecutor, I was called upon to use my discretion to decide whether to charge a person with having committed crimes. This discretion extended to what particular charges to bring, how to phrase the various counts, how to negotiate a deal, and what to seek for sentencing. Sadly, it seems that I hear […]
Can an Oregon resident vote after a felony conviction? I recently had a client with a criminal case, who was preparing to enter a guilty plea to a felony crime. He asked me, “Will I still be able to vote?” The short answer, in many cases, is “Yes.” Under Oregon law, specifically ORS 137.275, a […]
Why do I need an attorney for a traffic ticket? The fact of the matter is that many people would see little benefit in having an attorney’s help with their traffic ticket. But, some will see a benefit. Let’s say that you have already gotten several speeding tickets in the last year and you just […]
Our Hawaii office now has its own web site! You can now find information specific to our Kailua Kona office here: www.konalawfirm.com Our Kona, Hawaii law office is focused on DUI defense, criminal defense, Chapter 7 & 13 bankruptcy, and divorce and family law. With twenty years of experience, including time as a prosecutor and […]
“Take my DUII case to trial!” said one of my clients a couple of weeks ago. I agreed, and happily so, because I thought he was making the right call even though it was a tough one. This DUII case was a tough call on going to trial because my client was eligible for DUII […]