Author: Blake Doré

I'm dedicated to your defense and I'm here to help. I've been a defense attorney for going on 4 years and have more than 80 jury trials under my belt. That's a wealth of experience that I can bring to your case and use to help you achieve the best possible outcome.

Updated Rules for Commercial Truck Drivers for Serious Traffic Violations in Oregon

Oregon DMV Has Expanded the Rules for CDL Drivers and Serious Traffic Violations Serious traffic violations are serious business for CDL drivers. Under ORS 809.525: DMV will suspend your CDL 60 days for if you get two serious traffic violations within three years. DMV will suspend your CDL 120 days for if you get three serious traffic violations… Continue reading Updated Rules for Commercial Truck Drivers for Serious Traffic Violations in Oregon

Do I Qualify for an Oregon Traffic School or Diversion?

You May Qualify for an Oregon Traffic School or Traffic Diversion I’ve written before about traffic tickets and the possibility of diversion – or an Oregon traffic school – and whether you should enter into the program on a first ticket. Sometimes we may be able to beat your ticket. Other times, you may not want to… Continue reading Do I Qualify for an Oregon Traffic School or Diversion?

No More Traffic School at Yamhill County Circuit Court

It is with a sad heart I must report that the Yamhill County Circuit Court is no longer offering traffic school. I’ve removed it from the list of Oregon Traffic Schools.  That only leaves us with two options: 1. Try to negotiate with the officer. Sometimes officers are willing to officer reduced charges or outside-the-box… Continue reading No More Traffic School at Yamhill County Circuit Court

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New Oregon Laws 2017 – Move Over for Stopped Cars

The Oregon Legislature has brought us a lot of new laws, and changes to old laws, that will affect the rules of the road. Some are effective now, others won’t take effect until the 2018. Regardless, it’s best to get ready for them now! Beginning January 1, 2018, SB34 expands ORS 811.147, the “move over… Continue reading New Oregon Laws 2017 – Move Over for Stopped Cars

2017’s New Driving Laws – Your Duties After an Accident in Oregon

The Oregon Legislature has brought us a lot of new laws, and changes to old laws, that will affect the rules of the road. Some are effective now, others won’t take effect until the 2018. Regardless, it’s best to get ready for them now! The Legislature changed two important rules about your duties after an… Continue reading 2017’s New Driving Laws – Your Duties After an Accident in Oregon

New Proposed Oregon Law Will Make All Cellphone Use While Driving Illegal

Hey! You use a cell phone in Oregon? Then you need to be paying attention to HB2597. https://goo.gl/JqzDSg It just passed the OR Senate and this is what it does: 1. Makes it illegal to *hold* your phone (or any electronic device) while driving. This includes handing it to someone to answer, or to your… Continue reading New Proposed Oregon Law Will Make All Cellphone Use While Driving Illegal

Important Information for Non-Citizen Clients – Informacion Importante Para Clientes No-Ciudadanos

Español (English Below) Hola, Este es un tiempo dificil para nuestro pais y especialmente la gente no ciudadana. Estoy compartiendo este informacion con todos mis clientes porque es importante que Ud. sabe sus derechos y los derechos de sus amigos y familia.   Si Ud u otras personas que conoce no son ciudadanos de los EEUU,… Continue reading Important Information for Non-Citizen Clients – Informacion Importante Para Clientes No-Ciudadanos

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Blake Dore on KATU Talking Fixed Photo Radar

I was recently interviewed on KATU regarding Portland’s new Fixed Photo Radar System! The system has been updated since this interview but it still doesn’t the meet the technical requirements of the City’s statute.

Portland’s New Fixed Photo Radar is Set Up Wrong

The New System Is Out Of Compliance I recently wrote about Portland’s new fixed photo radar program that is being setup on SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway. When I first checked out the setup, the City hadn’t finalized the setup. Now, it looks like they have and it’s wrong. It’s hard to understand why the City is setting… Continue reading Portland’s New Fixed Photo Radar is Set Up Wrong