Paul Grimsrud

Review of Oregon State Bar

The Oregon State Bar is extremely competent. They ...

The Oregon State Bar is extremely competent. They are very professional, particularly during the complaint process. Considering the nature of the Oregon Revised Statutes and the OSB's conflicting
roles as quasi official state agency and trade association they are impressive. Public Defenders are of course employes of the state and are legally required to put the welfare of the people ahead of their clients, their role has been shrunk almost to the point of legal secretary. They are as competent or more as any attorney, it's not their fault the state will no longer guarantee the poor the right to an attorney. If you can afford your own attorney it may be the best investment you ever make. If you pay attention to the intitial consultation you can get very good advice. It is possible the attorneys seeking recommendations from the OSB are not quite as established ones you can find yourself. I believe they all offer a low cost consultation, so why not ask one you have confidence in. Never be intimidated or hesitant to ask an attorney a question. Giving you as much information as possible is a big part of their job. Your time with them is very short and and you don't get much warning about your opportunities. I believe you get out of their representation what you put into it.