Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyer in Salem

"The best that the Salem, Portland area has to offer! Nobody is ever found innocent but I came about as close as it gets. I was looking at a what could have been a 28 year sentence or effectively a life sentence at my age and I was acquitted... Jason is sharp! All these reviews are spot on. Thank you Jason You’re the man!"
Rich

"Jason was a great lawyer, he is not afraid to go to trial and that should not worry you. He is not the cheapest lawyer but he will do what it takes. He will also tell you how it is and Will not try to make you feel good or pamper You, he is a straight shooter. I would recommend him every time in Oregon."
JD

"Jason came highly recommended when I needed a criminal defense attorney. I am so thankful for what he had done in my case. He was able to get the charges dropped and my case dismissed. "
Sherry

"He represented me recently in a case that was eventually dismissed. Because of his hard work, tenacity, and excellent legal tactics I was able to get true justice accomplished. He is an outstanding attorney worth every penny."
Phil

"If I was ever asked to recommend a criminal defense attorney to anyone, it would be without reservation: Mr. Jason Thompson. The cost may be high; but when everything is at stake, you want someone you can trust! That man is Jason Thompson."
Justin

"I hired Jason 1 year and 6 months ago to defend me in a measure 11 case. I was being investigated by the police at that time and he guided me through the investigation, eventual indictment, and subsequent trial. He was professional, and respectful to me at all times, he left no rock unturned during the investigation process, and put on an excellent defense. If it was not for Jason I would not be free today"
Karl

Measure 11 Cases

Ballot Measure 11 cases apply mandatory minimum prison sentences to certain crimes against persons with no possibility of any reduction in sentence. It is vital to understand the severity of the punishments attached to any Ballot Measure 11 crime and how important it is to have a strong defense.

Sex Crimes

Sex crimes, whether misdemeanors or felonies, carry with them extremely negative connotations in Oregon. Having experienced counsel in your corner from the first moment you or a loved one hears of the allegations can make all the difference in the world.

DUII Defense

It is vital to understand the severity of the punishments attached to a DUI / DUII and how important it is to have a strong defense. It is critical you act fast to get legal representation as close to the arrest as possible.

Appeals

Since beginning his career as a judicial law clerk at the Oregon Supreme Court, Jason Thompson has represented hundreds of individuals before the Oregon appellate courts, including numerous successful Ballot Measure 11 appellate cases.

Expungements

Once an expungement is granted, all official records of an arrest or conviction are sealed. This must be done by a court of law, and serves the purpose of making such records unavailable to people doing a background check. In the eyes of the law, the arrest or conviction did not occur and the record does not exist.

White Collar Crime

Although there is no formal definition, most white collar crimes are financially motivated and non-violent in nature. Most of these investigations come about against business professionals and government officials.

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