Portland, OR
DUI Attorneys

Reynolds Defense Firm’s Portland DUI lawyers represent good people facing DUI charges in Multnomah County with deep prosecution experience and over 100 years of combined Oregon DUI defense.

Key Takeaways:

• Oregon gives you only 10 days after a DUI arrest to request a DMV hearing. Missing that window means automatic license suspension with no opportunity to challenge it.
• A third DUI conviction within 10 years in Oregon carries felony-level consequences, making early legal counsel critical from the very first charge.
• Reynolds Defense Firm’s eight-attorney team draws on over 100 years of combined experience in courts across Oregon, with multiple attorneys who formerly worked as prosecutors.

Portland is one of the most active DUI enforcement jurisdictions in Oregon. Between the Multnomah County Circuit Court, the East Portland courthouse, and the volume of cases moving through the system, the local court landscape is particular, and familiarity with it matters. Our team has deep experience with Oregon DUI laws and understands how local prosecutors approach cases, how judges expect defendants to present themselves, and which defense angles carry the most weight here. You can find an overview of how Oregon handles DUI-related license matters through the Oregon DMV.

Schedule your free consultation with our dedicated Portland DUI lawyers today.

What Portland DUI Defendants Need to Know Before Their First Court Date

The 10-day DMV deadline. Oregon law requires anyone who failed or refused a breath test to request an administrative hearing within 10 days of arrest. This is a separate track from the criminal case; it governs your driving privileges, not your charges. Miss the window, and your license suspension becomes automatic.

Two parallel proceedings. Your criminal case moves through the Multnomah County Circuit Court. Your license challenge runs through the Oregon DMV. These are independent processes with different deadlines and different standards of proof. Managing both requires a legal team that handles both.

Implied consent consequences. Oregon’s implied consent law means refusing a breath test is not consequence-free. A refusal triggers its own suspension — in some situations, longer than the one triggered by a failed test.

Felony thresholds. A first DUI in Oregon carries a one-year license suspension along with fines and mandatory treatment requirements. A third, within 10 years, crosses into Class C Felony territory. If you have a prior DUI history, the stakes of the current arrest are higher, and understanding exactly where you stand is the first step.

Resolving a Portland DUI: The Three Paths That Actually Work

The resolution options in a Portland DUI case generally fall into three categories. Which path makes the most sense depends on your specific circumstances, your history, and what matters most going forward.

Oregon’s DUII Diversion Program. For eligible first-time offenders, diversion offers a route to having your charges dismissed entirely. The program requires completing a structured year of assessments, treatment, and related requirements — but if you meet all the conditions, the case closes without a record. Our team can help you evaluate your diversion options and guide you through every step if you qualify.

Negotiated resolution. When diversion is not available or not the right fit, skilled negotiation with the Multnomah County District Attorney’s office is often the most effective path. Our attorneys understand how Portland prosecutors approach DUI cases, and we work to negotiate the most favorable outcome possible in order to minimize the negative consequences on you and your family.

Trial. Some cases are best resolved in front of a judge or jury. When the evidence supports a challenge to the traffic stop, the testing procedure, or the reliability of the results, our team is fully prepared to represent you in Multnomah County court.

Why Our Portland DUI Lawyers Approach Cases Differently

1. Founded on lived experience. Co-founder MacDaniel Reynolds’s own DUI arrest over 30 years ago is the reason this firm exists. That personal understanding of what an arrest actually feels like shapes how every attorney on our team treats every client.
2. Prosecution backgrounds across the team. Several of our attorneys spent years as prosecutors before joining Reynolds Defense Firm. That background gives us genuine insight into how the other side builds a case, and where it tends to have weaknesses.
3. Oregon DUI is all we do. Every attorney at our firm concentrates on Oregon DUI defense, which means we stay current on every development in Oregon DUI law, changes in testing procedures, and defense approaches that could benefit your case.
4. Offices throughout Oregon. With locations in Portland, Beaverton, Salem, Eugene, and Corvallis, our Portland DUI lawyers are on the ground in Multnomah County regularly.
5. The Client Care Program. At Reynolds Defense Firm, we believe a DUI arrest can be a turning point. We support that with free access to licensed counselors, financial coaching, and personal well-being resources.

Schedule your free consultation with our team at Reynolds Defense Firm today. If you are facing DUI charges in Portland or anywhere in Multnomah County, our Portland DUI lawyers are ready to help you understand where you stand and what comes next.