Oregon attorney
James F. O’Rourke Jr. has practiced as a
criminal defense
and personal injury and wrongful
death lawyer in Oregon, representing people in DUII,
Drug, Property,
Measure 11 and other crimes and automobile injury
accident and death cases for over 29 years. Mr. O’Rourke works with an
extensive network of Oregon professionals from various disciplines to
provide effective representation for his many clients.
Mission:
To protect and assert
client’s rights while guiding them through the legal process. To
provide excellent personal service with integrity. To give clients
the peace of mind of feeling truly represented by
professionals who care about getting the best possible results for
them.
While his principal law
offices are in Portland and Gresham, Oregon, Mr. O'Rourke also
sees clients by appointment in offices in Beaverton, Hillsboro, Lake
Oswego, Oregon City and Tigard, Oregon.
For a free consultation call 503-221-1425 or
tell us about your case.
Criminal
Defense
As a Oregon criminal defense
lawyer, Mr. O’Rourke defends retained clients in Federal, State and
Municipal Courts throughout Oregon state.
Mr. O’Rourke and his staff
work as a team for you. In every case, there are four areas in which he
can fight the prosecution and win your case:
Trial, Negotiation, Sentencing and Appeal.
His knowledge and experience will help you choose the areas which will
be most likely to produce the best possible results and achieve the
goals you set for the case. There are ways of
Turning Negatives Into Positives. Mr. O’Rourke knows how to use
a client’s problems and shortcomings to the client’s advantage, if the
client follows Mr. O’Rourke’s plan for the defense of the case. There
are ways of Avoiding Public Attention.
Mr. O’Rourke handles many cases that begin in the media, and then
disappear. He knows how to lose the press. He knows his Reputation is
Based on Results not being on television or in the paper. There are
ways to
Assert Your Rights and Protect Yourself
during an encounter with law enforcement agents or police officers
before and after you are charged with a crime. Mr. O’Rourke knows how to
Represent you Pre-Charge while you are under investigation. In
many cases no charges are filed.
Mr. O’Rourke defends persons
being investigated for or charged with:
Drug Crimes including Possession,
Manufacture, Delivery or Distribution of a Controlled Substance
including marijuana, marijuana grows, cocaine and ecstasy and in related
motions to suppress and controvert and search and seizure issues;
Property Crimes including Theft and embezzlement;
Domestic Violence including
Misdemeanor and Felony Assault In The Fourth Degree and Harassment; and
Measure 11 Crimes including Arson, Assault In The First and
Second Degree, Manslaughter In The First and Second Degree, Robbery In
The First and Second Degree, and on a selective basis, Sexual Abuse In
The First Degree.
Mr. O’Rourke also defends
persons at
Parole and Probation Violation Hearings in Oregon. He can often
get people with outstanding Arrest Warrants and
Failure to Appear Warrants back into the Oregon judicial system
without having to go to jail.
Mr. O’Rourke is very
successful at getting persons released from custody through Release
Hearings. He is recommended by the Canadian Consulate to
Canadian citizens who seek release from jail so that they can go
home during the pendency of State and Federal criminal proceedings in
the United States.
Mr. O’Rourke represents
persons in
Expungement (Sealing) Of Criminal Records
and Restoration of Gun Rights
proceedings in Oregon.
DUII
As a
Oregon DUII Defense Lawyer, Mr. O’Rourke represents persons
being investigated for or charged with Misdemeanor
and Felony DUII, DUI, DWI,
Driving Under The Influence Of Intoxicants and
Related Charges
including: Reckless Driving, Recklessly Endangering Another Person,
Assault In The Third or Fourth Degree, Criminal Mischief, Failure To
Perform The Duties Of A Driver – Hit and Run, Driving While Suspended or
Revoked.
If you are arrested for DUII
in Oregon, you should have a
DMV Hearing. You may be eligible for
DUII Diversion. Many persons have problems completing their DUII
Diversion requirements and need our help with
DUII Diversion Revocation
Hearings. One of the penalties for conviction of DUII and many
of the Related Charges is Drivers
License Suspension. Most people are eligible to get a
Hardship License. Mr. O’Rourke effectively helps his clients
with all of these issues.
Mr. O’Rourke recently enjoyed
very good results in the following Oregon Courts: The U.S. Federal
District Court Of Oregon, Multnomah County Circuit Court, Washington
County Circuit Court, Clackamas County Circuit Court, Wasco County
Circuit Court, Clatsop County Circuit Court, Hood River County Circuit
Court, Beaverton Municipal Court, Canby Municipal Court, Lake Oswego
Municipal Court, Troutdale Municipal Court, and West Linn Municipal
Court.
Mr. O’Rourke has the focused
training, experience, and attitude of a
Criminal Defense Lawyer dedicated to
representing people in Oregon. He lectures on criminal defense subjects
to persons who are or who have been defendants and professionals who
help them. He has no past or current affiliations with prosecutorial,
public service or other law enforcement related groups or agencies.
Personal
Injury and Wrongful Death
Mr. O’Rourke represents
persons and the estates of persons injured or killed due to the fault of
others.
Mr. O’Rourke and his staff
work as a team for you to
protect and assert your rights while you heal from your injuries.
He deals with the other party’s insurance company and your own
insurance company to obtain payment for medical bills and
lost wages through PIP personal injury Protection coverage,
automobile repair and replacement and rental car expense. He
works with your medical and health care professionals to develop a
proper record to support your claim. Mr. O’Rourke work works with you by
explaining your rights and guiding you through each step of the claim
recovery process.
There are four areas in which
Mr. O’Rourke can work to maximize your recovery from insurance
companies: investigation and case preparation, negotiation, mediation
and trial. Most cases are settled fairly and to the client’s
satisfaction without trial. Mr. O’Rourke’s reputation is based upon
the results he has achieved for his clients.
Mr. O’Rourke represents
injured persons and the estates of those killed due to the fault of
others including: vehicle accidents involving
automobiles, motorcycles, trucks, big trucks and bicycles
including,
rear-end, intersection and freeway collisions, victims of uninsured
drivers and hit and run drivers, passengers, pedestrians, bicyclists,
victims of animal attacks and persons injured in construction and
worksite accidents and boating accidents.
Mr. O’Rourke represents
victims of DUII and drunk drivers making claims against insurance
companies. The same legal issues, evidence and witnesses involved in
DUII and related charge cases are involved in personal injury vehicle
accidents cases. Mr. O’Rourke’s knowledge of Oregon's criminal justice
system allows him to often get extra compensation for his clients from
defendants in criminal cases over and above what they get from insurance
companies. He knows how to help crime victims and defendants resolve
their differences to their mutual advantage.
For a free consultation
call 503-221-1425 or tell us about your
case.
Mr. O’Rourke understands the
problems and feelings of frustration you and your family are
experiencing due to your injuries and the claim process. He knows how to
address your problems and concerns.
Same day, evening, weekend, at
home and hospital appointments are available upon request.
No fee is charged if there
is not monetary recovery. Mr. O’Rourke does not charge for helping
you negotiate a fair settlement for your vehicle loss.
Former client references are
available upon request.
Location map for our Portland Office,
Location map for our Gresham Office
While his principal offices
are in Portland and Gresham, Oregon, he also sees clients by appointment
in offices in Beaverton, Hillsboro, Lake Oswego, Oregon City and Tigard,
Oregon.
E-mail:
jfo@jfolaw.com