The City of Portland is Setting up Fixed Photo Radar Fixed photo radar is almost ready in Portland. The City is in the process of putting up fixed photo radar on SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy near SW 39th. I drove by there today and took a video of the locations where the cameras are begin installed.… Continue reading Portland’s New Fixed Photo Radar
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.
Open in the New Office on Foster
We’re Open in the New Space (but maybe a bit disorganized)! I’m very happy to say that we’re finally open in our new space at 6510 SE Foster Rd., Suite D, Portland, OR 97206. We’re above Pieper Cafe and Da Hui Bar and Grill. The door leading upstairs is right next to Da Hui. We’re… Continue reading Open in the New Office on Foster
We’re Moving to 6510 SE Foster Portland, OR 97206
Doré Law Firm is excited to announce that we’re moving to a new office space as of February 1, 2016. The new office is located at 6510 SE Foster Rd., Suite D, Portland ,OR 97206. The office in the up-and-coming neighborhood of Foster-Powell and is conveniently close to I-205 and a straight shot down SE Powell… Continue reading We’re Moving to 6510 SE Foster Portland, OR 97206
Win Today – Not Guilty of Illegal U-Turn
Good win today! After a 20-minute trial, my client was found Not Guilty of Illegal U-Turn Contributing to an Accident (a Class B traffic violation). This case was a big deal to Client because she was looking at a potential suspension of her license if she were convicted. No conviction means no suspension. U-Turns are… Continue reading Win Today – Not Guilty of Illegal U-Turn
Big Felony Win – Client Found Not Guilty of Two Counts of Criminal Impersonation of a Peace Officer
Client was charged with two felony counts of criminal impersonation of a peace officer in Multnomah County. The charges stemmed from allegations that the client performed services as a security guard while wearing a law enforcement badge. The charge of criminal impersonation of a peace officer requires proof of three things: 1. An intent to defraud… Continue reading Big Felony Win – Client Found Not Guilty of Two Counts of Criminal Impersonation of a Peace Officer
Back to School Means Back to Stopping for the School Bus
With most students heading back to school next week, we’ll once again be sharing the roads with school buses helping to get them there. Remember to observe the following laws when school buses are stopped with lights flashing- besides the obvious safety risks, in Oregon you can get a ticket even if a police officer doesn’t observe the… Continue reading Back to School Means Back to Stopping for the School Bus
Oregon Civil Compromise of a Misdemeanor or Felony
Settling Your Case the Civil Way There are lots of ways for a criminal case to end – a glory-filled not guilty verdict by a jury, a hard-won plea bargain or the civil way – through a civil compromise. Oregon law allows people to resolve most misdemeanor and class C felonies* through a process called a… Continue reading Oregon Civil Compromise of a Misdemeanor or Felony
A Good Day in Vancouver, WA Traffic Court
Today was a great day in Vancouver, WA traffic court. Washington law is very protective of driver’s righs. Specifically IRLJ 6.6, one of the court rules, requires all speed measuring devices be certified to be accurate and that the State must prove that calibration in trial. Using the great protections afforded Washington drivers, my clients and… Continue reading A Good Day in Vancouver, WA Traffic Court
Oregon’s Pedestrian Law and Failing to Remain Stopped for a Pedestrian
Oregon’s pedestrian law isn’t quite as simple as it first appears.
Washington County Felony DUI Reduced to Misdemeanor
Great result today out of Washington County, Oregon where my client’s felony DUI charge was reduced to a misdemeanor DUI. Felony DUI in Oregon is based on the number of prior convictions. ORS 813.011 leads to a felony DUI if you have two prior convictions in the last ten years. It carries a minimum of 90… Continue reading Washington County Felony DUI Reduced to Misdemeanor