Updated 1/7/2025

Do You Need a Silverton DUI Attorney?

A DUI charge is a serious matter, and no one should have to face it alone. Conviction on DUI or related charges may serious complications for you, including your driving privileges, job prospects, housing, and more. If you’ve been arrested, it’s crucial to have a respected Silverton DUI lawyer by your side who knows how to navigate these situations with success. The legal team here at Reynolds Defense Firm has over 100 years of experience in Oregon DUI law, including past work as prosecutors, as judges, and as public defenders. These different, but complimentary, perspectives come to bear on every case we take on, giving your case every advantage possible.

If you are facing a DUI (aka DUII) charge in Silverton or in the Marion County Circuit Court, it is important that you find a lawyer who specializes in Oregon DUI law, as there are important issues involved that a generalist attorney can easily miss. Additionally, our team has long-standing experience in the Marion County Court system. This helps ensure that you the most relevant advice and that your process goes as smoothly as possible. Do not delay in reaching out to our compassionate and knowledgeable Silverton DUI attorneys today.

Many folks that call us about DUI charges are wondering, “How much marijuana can I smoke and drive legally?” Well, the answer isn’t simple or clear-cut. Every user has their own threshold at which they can no longer legally drive after use. Unlike alcohol, where we have the .08 BAC standard, Oregon has not implemented a precise scientific test of blood or urine to determine a legal limit for marijuana use. Similar to alcohol, it is not illegal to have used some marijuana and then drive unless that consumption leads to impairment. The legal standard for ‘impairment’ in an Oregon DUI case, whether it involves alcohol or marijuana, is whether you are affected to a noticeable or perceptible degree by the intoxicant. Ultimately, this means that you can be arrested for a marijuana-related DUII if an officer perceives that your mental or physical sharpness is diminished compared to your state had you not used anything.

Marion County Circuit Court

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The majority of DUI cases are cited into the Marion County Circuit Court. While trials and some hearings are held at the Marion County Circuit Courthouse, most arraignments and many related hearings are conducted at the Circuit Court Annex, located at 4000 Aumsville Hwy SE, Salem, OR 97317. Please make sure to carefully review your paperwork about where you are expected to go.

If your citation directs you to appear at the Marion County Circuit Court, please go to:

Marion County Circuit Court

100 High St. NE
Salem, Oregon 97301
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Main Telephone
503.588.5105

Courthouse Hours
8:00am – 12:00pm and 1:00pm – 5:00pm, Mon-Fri

About Silverton, Oregon:

DUIs don’t typically happen when everything in our lives is going perfectly, so we like to offer ideas for events and activities for clients that are alternatives to drinking. Our hope is that knowing what’s out there aside from alcohol-focused events will help you with your transition into a new era of life.

Silverton is a unique little town, with charming architecture and is surrounded by nature, including waterfalls and beautiful gardens. Tucked away between Salem and the Cascade Mountains, Silverton was once a farming town and in more recent years it has transformed into a tourism hub for a variety of local attractions. The current population is around 10,000 and the city is most notable for the infamous Silver Falls. The same creek that runs through the falls runs through the downtown area too, creating a relaxing experience on the many decks that extend off the backs of cafés, restaurants and shops over the water.

We are happy to answer your questions, and at the risk of sounding immodest, we are very good at what we do. In order to give your case every advantage, please do not delay in contacting our kind, compassionate experts today. Thank you for considering our team as we help you and your loved ones figure out the next best steps for your legal matters.