Top Rated Criminal Defense Attorney in Portland, OR

James F. Halley is a criminal defense attorney in Portland, Oregon. He is the founder of James F. Halley, P.C., and represents clients throughout the Portland area. He handles criminal defense issues, including DUI/DWI, drug crimes, federal charges and expungement. He also works with personal injury and wrongful death cases, representing clients injured due to automobile accidents, dangerous premises, defective products, discrimination, toxic exposure and more.

Mr. Halley has over 25 years of experience defending Oregon residents facing criminal charges. Over the course of his time in practice, he has succeeded in obtaining reduced or dismissed charges for numerous clients. He is also an accomplished personal injury attorney, obtaining substantial settlements and verdicts for clients who have been injured or lost a family member due to negligence.

Committed to meeting the needs of his clients, Mr. Halley understands the devastating impacts his clients face when they are charged with crimes or when they have suffered a catastrophic injury. He fiercely advocates for the individuals he serves, working hard with their best interests in mind. He provides personalized service and works hard to help his clients achieve the best possible outcome for their situation.

Mr. Halley received a bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Irvine, and earned his law degree from Lewis & Clark Law School. He holds law licenses in Oregon and California, and he is qualified to appear before the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit and the Supreme Court of the United States.