Multnomah County DUI Attorney
Multnomah County is Oregon’s biggest county, with a population of over 700,000 people. The Multnomah County Prosecutor’s Office is the largest in the state and prosecutes more criminal cases than any other county in Oregon. Multnomah County includes the cities of Fairview, Gresham, Portland, Troutdale, Wood Village and Milwaukie.
If you have been charged with a DUI (also referred to as DUII) in Multnomah County, Reynolds Defense Firm has a unique ability to help you. Our founder, MacDaniel Reynolds began his law career as a prosecutor in Multnomah County, where he took hundreds of cases to trial, and negotiated and made decisions on literally thousands of cases. For two years, his office was located in a Multnomah County police precinct, where he advised and trained police officers on how to legally conduct criminal investigations and to make arrests.
He draws on this experience and knowledge every day in his work at Reynolds Defense Firm who specializes as a Multnomah County DUI defense attorney. He understands how a prosecutor will react in most given situations because he’s been there. He understands how to read between the lines in police reports because he’s trained officers on writing reports. Most importantly, he understands how to use this knowledge to help the people he represents.
Multnomah County DUI ChargesMultnomah County has a program for first-time DUI convictions. If you are charged with a Multnomah County DUI, you may be eligible for their Diversion program . Multnomah County takes DUI charges seriously, and if you are not eligible for Diversion, you can face significant jail times and fines.
If you are facing charges for a DUI in Multnomah County, Oregon, you need the services of a qualified, competent DUI attorney. If you have already been arrested, or even if you have only been questioned and believe that charges may be forthcoming, do not delay in obtaining the services of an experienced attorney. No matter how much you may believe the charges are mistaken, exaggerated, or in error, or even if you believe that you have no options but to face conviction, it is essential that you get the advice and assistance of an attorney who understands the ins and outs of the criminal justice system in Multnomah County.
It is always a mistake to face a DUI charge without good legal advice. Any conviction can have a significant impact on your future. Apart from costly fines, punishment may include jail time, community service, and other penalties. What is more, a conviction can have consequences that last far beyond the trial and punishment, such as a damaged reputation, barriers to employment, strained or destroyed personal and family relationships, financial hardships, and other problems. These types of consequences are too serious to leave to chance. By obtaining competent legal counsel right away, your attorney may be able to help you shorten the length of your ordeal, and minimize the negative consequences.
If you need help with a DUI matter in Multnomah County—please call Reynolds Defense Firm at (503) 223-3422, or contact us using the online form on this website for your free initial consultation. Our team has over 30 years of experience working in the Portland Metro area and can help answer your questions and figure out what the best steps are for you and your family.