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...
I’ve got my own catchphrase that I use when my kids get worried 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...
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 a DUI, the officer will take you to a jail or police...
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...
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...