I have more than fourteen years experience defending the rights of people entangled in the criminal justice systems of Jackson, Josephine and Klamath counties as well as in the federal district of Oregon.  I have represented people at every stage of the case beginning with initial investigations prior to any arrest and continuing through the appeal process where necessary.

My criminal defense representation includes representation in the Federal District Court of Oregon, state courts in Jackson, Josephine and Klamath counties and the Municipal Court in Medford.

My representation extends to virtually all types of federal, state and municipal crimes. These include:

• Controlled Substance Offenses: including medical marihuana cases and all other types of manufacturing, distribution, possession offenses involving any controlled substance;
• Violent Crimes;
• White Collar Crimes;
• Immigration matters;
• Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Administration, Elder Law and Contested Matters.
• Wills, Probate and probate administration matters;
• Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts;
• Guardianships/Conservatorships;
• Contested Probate, Trust and Guardianship matters;
• Durable Powers-of-Attorneys;
• Advanced Health Care Directives.

My experience as a criminal defense attorney has exposed me to many different issues related to the law of immigration. As a result of that exposure, I have sought training in the representation of the rights of those who have emigrated from their homeland to this country seeking a better life for themselves and their families only to find themselves entangled with the various immigration agencies now under the umbrella of Department of Homeland Security. Immigration law is a complex and changing area of practice and the assistance of an attorney trained in that area is essential to assure that all issues are fully explored and the immigrant has as much information as possible before making life altering decisions about how to proceed and to ensure the immigrant has a zealous advocate in any agency proceedings.