Criminal Defense Attorneys in Tigard, OR
Even a first DUI or a shoplifting charge in Tigard runs through Washington County court and can follow you for years. A licensed Oregon criminal defense attorney who practices in Tigard will review your case for free.
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How we match your Tigard criminal defense case
When you submit a Tigard criminal defense matter, we route it through a national network of independent partner firms and put it in front of the one that fits best — based on the kind of case it is, what it is likely to involve, where it has to be handled, and who has capacity to take it on now.
Case type
A criminal defense matter needs someone who handles criminal defense work day to day, not a generalist. Practice area is the first filter.
Size and complexity
Some firms are built for catastrophic injury and multi-party litigation; others resolve straightforward claims quickly. We weigh what your matter is likely to involve against how each firm actually works.
Jurisdiction and licensing
Your matter is decided under Oregon law, so it goes to an attorney licensed in Oregon who regularly appears where your case would be heard.
Capacity and fit
Availability, conflicts of interest and language all matter. If the best-fit firm cannot take your case, we route it to the next one that can — or tell you plainly when no one in the network is the right answer.
Every partner reviews your case for free. Injury and workers’ compensation matters are handled on contingency — no fee unless you win. Other matters are quoted upfront, before you commit to anything.
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Criminal Defense cases in Tigard
More about legal help in Tigard →Tigard's traffic corridors along I-5, Highway 217, and Pacific Highway 99W mean DUII stops and traffic-related arrests are common, and the retail concentration around Washington Square generates theft and shoplifting cases. Charges brought by Tigard police or the Washington County Sheriff's Office are prosecuted by the Washington County District Attorney in Washington County Circuit Court in Hillsboro, while some Tigard municipal violations are handled locally. Early decisions about statements, license consequences, and diversion eligibility often matter more than anything that happens later. DearLegal matches you with an Oregon-licensed attorney who handles criminal defense cases in Tigard, with a free review.
- Misdemeanor and felony cases from Tigard arrests are prosecuted in Washington County Circuit Court in Hillsboro.
- Freeway and 99W traffic enforcement plus Washington Square retail activity produce frequent DUII, driving, and theft charges.
- Arrests in nearby Lake Oswego, Portland, or Tualatin can route to Clackamas or Multnomah County courts, and federal charges go to U.S. District Court in Portland.
Oregon criminal defense rules at a glance
Tigard cases run under Oregon law. The full walkthrough — timeline, when to call, case types, and what a recovery can include — is on the Oregon page.
Read the full Oregon criminal defense guide →- Felony Statute of Limitations
No limit
No limit for murder; 12 years for sex offenses against minors with continuing victimization; 3 years for most other felonies (ORS § 131.125)
- Misdemeanor Statute of Limitations
2 years
2 years for most misdemeanors; 4 years for some financial offenses (ORS § 131.125)
- Sentencing Structure
Class A-C
Class A-C felony grading under ORS § 161.605; Measure 11 mandatory minimums for 16 violent offenses (ORS § 137.700); Sentencing Guidelines grid for non-Measure 11 felonies; repeat property offender and dangerous offender enhancements
- Expungement / Record Sealing
1 year
Set-Aside under ORS § 137.225 — SB 397 (2021) significantly expanded; most misdemeanors after 1 year, many felonies after 3-7 years; Measure 110 / drug-decriminalization automatic expungement
- Bail / Pretrial Release
Bail
Bail under ORS § 135.245 et seq.; constitutional right to bail with exceptions (Or. Const. Art. I, § 14); release on recognizance is presumptive in many cases
- Typical attorney fee
Hourly
Hourly / Flat Fee
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How much do Tigard criminal defense attorneys cost?
Typical fee schedule
Oregon · Criminal Defense
Illustrative only. Your fee terms are set in a written agreement with your attorney and may include costs and expenses regardless of outcome.
Criminal Defense matters in Oregon are usually a flat fee per filing — quoted before you commit, not billed by the hour.
Criminal defense attorneys in Oregon work on hourly or flat-fee retainers — contingency fees are prohibited in criminal cases under Or. RPC 1.5(c)(3) and ABA Model Rule 1.5(d). Misdemeanors and most felonies are flat-fee; complex cases (Measure 11, capital-equivalent, multi-count) use hourly billing. The Oregon Public Defense Services Commission and contract public defender offices represent indigent defendants — Oregon has faced significant public defender shortages in recent years.
A good attorney walks through every number at your free consultation — before you sign anything.
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Tigard criminal defense questions, answered
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