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