I believe that if punishment occurs in a criminal justice system for misconduct, that the punishment should fit the crime, should be designed to rehabilitate the offender and reintroduce that person to society in the least destructive way possible to them as well as the community.

Finally, I believe that no person deserves to be in a metal cage for even 1 minute over a plant as benign as cannabis for the simple growth, distribution, or possession thereof amongst consenting adults, particularly in a free society such as the United States.

I offer a free 30-minute initial office consultation on criminal charges by appointment. Other appointments are billed at my standard rate. You can schedule an appointment via telephone, 503-227-6000 for my downtown Portland office which is also forwarded to my mobile when I am out of the office for extended periods of time. My mobile will generally be off most days due to local court, morning meetings, or other client work till 10am and I generally schedule most appointments in the afternoon to balance morning and afternoon workloads. If I am unavailable please leave a name, number, and a detailed message so I may return your message.

Please note: If I am in court, my cell phone will always be off due to court rules, but I will answer messages once I leave court. Court dates and other courthouse work generally begins at 8am and can run for a couple of minutes or many hours depending on a variety of factors. Please leave a message with your name, a number I can reach you at if you wish for me to call you back, and a time you can be reached.

If I am unavailable, I am likely at court, in trial, or in a client meeting and will return your call as soon as I have an opportunity, usually the same day. I make it a point of my practice to personally speak with and assist each of my clients, but this means, on occasion, I may be unavailable to speak with a client at the moment they call. Please understand that I value my clients and make it a point to devote my time and full energy to each and every client such that you get my full attention when we are working together to solve your legal problem.

You may also email me @ John@Law420.com as I check email frequently, but please do not email sensitive or confidential information. I can also schedule on request for early morning or evening client meetings for clients with work schedules or time constraints and home visits for clients with disabilities or for whom privacy is a concern. If you are calling on behalf of an individual in custody, please have handy the information as to their current location if you have it available.

My practice includes the following areas:

Oregon Drug and Controlled Substance Law including but not limited to Marijuana (including Hash and Hash Oil), Alcohol (including DUII and Minor in Possession), Methamphetamine, MDMA (Ecstasy, “X”), Cocaine, Crack, Heroin, Methadone, LSD, Psilocybin (”Magic” Mushrooms), GHB, PCP, Ketamine, Peyote, Mescaline, Oxycontin, Vicodin, Percocet, Morphine, Fentanyl, Adderall, Ritalin, Xanax, Klonopin, Ativan, Inhalants (Poppers, Glue, Markers, Gasoline, Ether, Nitrous Oxide), and Steroids.

Oregon Medical Marijuana Legal Issues- I can assist in understanding the legal issues present as well as explaining to clients the process involved in becoming an Oregon Medical Marijuana Patient under the Oregon Medical Marijuana Act for those who need such assistance including filing paperwork with the Oregon DHS.

Speeding and Traffic Violations (Violations, Misdemeanor, Felony)- Failure to Obey a Traffic Control Device, Speeding, Driving while Suspended, DUII- Driving under the Influence of Intoxicants, Photo Radar, etc.

Expungements / Sealing of Oregon Criminal Arrests and Convictions

Non Profit Formation and Cannabusiness/Vice Industry Work including Hemp,Hydroponics, & other Adult Industry Businesses.

Other criminal charges including but not limited to Theft, Assault, Prostitution, Trespass, Criminal Mischief, Indecent Exposure, etc.

Legal research and record searching as well as document review and drafting.

If you have a legal issue outside these areas I may be able to directly assist or offer you a referral to another legal practitioner who can assist you.

Please select “Contact Information” in the menu above for my office, mailing address, and telephone/fax information as well as clicking on the link below to get directions to my office from anywhere as well as to the Multnomah County Justice Center or Courthouse.

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