Business Details
Trusted Criminal Defense Attorneys in Portland
Hoevet Olson Howes, PC is a nationally recognized law firm specializing in criminal defense, representing individuals and organizations in state and federal courts. Founded by attorneys with decades of combined experience, our team approach combines legal expertise with creative strategies to deliver client-focused solutions. Our attorneys have handled complex cases ranging from white-collar crimes to violent offenses, earning accolades such as Best Lawyers recognition and Martindale Hubbell's highest AV rating.With a legacy rooted in federal prosecution experience and a commitment to ethical advocacy, we prioritize client needs while maintaining a strong reputation for excellence in criminal defense. Our team includes former prosecutors, judicial clerks, and seasoned litigators dedicated to protecting clients' rights through rigorous legal analysis and personalized representation.
Services
Criminal Defense
DUI Defense
Drug Crimes
Sex Offenses
White Collar Crimes
Appeals
Expungements
Environmental Crimes
Violent Crimes
Tax Crimes
Highlights and features
- We combine prosecutorial experience with defense expertise in complex criminal cases.
- Our team approach leverages three uniquely qualified attorneys for comprehensive strategies.
- AV-rated attorneys with Martindale Hubbell for highest legal ability and ethics.
- Recognized as Best Lawyers' Portland Lawyer of the Year for criminal defense.
- Decades of experience handling federal cases across multiple western U.S. states.
Associations and certifications
- Best Lawyers
- Martindale Hubbell
- Super Lawyers
What people say
Outstanding experience
Wealth of knowledge
Unparalleled attention to detail
Superb legal research skills
Exceptional team coordination
Services
Criminal Defense
Hoevet Olson Howes, PC provides comprehensive criminal defense representation for state and federal charges. Our attorneys handle cases ranging from misdemeanors to complex felony prosecutions, leveraging prosecutorial experience to develop strategic defenses. With expertise in constitutional law and evidence challenges, we protect clients' rights through trial preparation, plea negotiations, and appellate advocacy.
DUI Defense
Our DUI defense practice challenges chemical testing procedures and police protocols in Oregon and federal courts. We represent first-time and repeat offenders, seeking diversion programs, license protection, and reduced penalties. With scientific understanding of breathalyzer technology and field sobriety tests, we identify constitutional violations to strengthen defense strategies.
Drug Crimes
We defend clients facing drug-related charges from simple possession to international trafficking conspiracies. Our approach challenges evidence admissibility through constitutional violations while exploring treatment alternatives for addiction-related cases. With knowledge of sentencing guidelines, we negotiate reduced penalties and alternative sentencing options for state and federal drug charges.
White Collar Crimes
The firm represents clients in white-collar criminal investigations involving fraud, tax evasion, and regulatory violations. Our experience includes securities fraud, healthcare fraud, and corporate compliance defense. Former federal prosecutors apply insider knowledge to challenge complex financial evidence and develop mitigation strategies for business and individual defendants.
Appeals
Hoevet Olson Howes, PC handles criminal appeals in state and federal courts, identifying legal errors for reversal. Our team develops creative arguments for contested issues while maintaining rigorous research standards. With successful appellate outcomes in Oregon and Ninth Circuit cases, we focus on preserving trial court victories and challenging unjust convictions through persuasive legal writing.
People
Ron Hoevet
Partner
Founding partner with 40+ years of criminal defense experience. Former federal prosecutor and Assistant U.S. Attorney. Recognized in Best Lawyers for White Collar and General Criminal Defense. AV-rated by Martindale Hubbell with Super Lawyer honors.
Per Olson
Partner
Criminal defense attorney with 25+ years of trial experience. Handles complex felony cases including white-collar crimes and violent offenses. Admitted to U.S. Supreme Court and Ninth Circuit. Member of National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Celia Howes
Partner
Former judicial extern with expertise in tax crimes and appellate advocacy. Represents professionals before licensing boards. Graduated Order of the Coif from University of Oregon Law School. Presents at criminal law continuing education seminars.
Megan McVicar
Associate
Former paralegal turned attorney with focus on complex criminal litigation. Handles appeals and trial preparation. Graduated cum laude from Lewis & Clark Law School. Specializes in discovery issues and appellate brief writing.
Ann Gregory
Legal Assistant
30+ years of criminal defense experience supporting attorneys with case management. Provides client communication and trial preparation support. Integral to firm operations since 1998, ensuring efficient delivery of legal services.
Questions
What criminal charges do you handle?
We defend all criminal charges including DUI, drug crimes, sex offenses, white-collar crimes, violent crimes, and federal offenses across western U.S. states.
How can you help with expungement?
We assist with expungement of eligible misdemeanors and Class C felonies after required waiting periods, helping clients clear criminal records for better employment and housing opportunities.
Do you handle federal criminal cases?
Yes, our attorneys have extensive federal court experience, including U.S. District Courts, Tax Court, and Ninth Circuit appeals, with former federal prosecutors on staff.
What makes your firm different?
Our team approach combines prosecutorial insight with defense expertise, leveraging three uniquely qualified attorneys' combined 100+ years of experience for comprehensive case strategies.
Can you handle complex drug cases?
We defend all drug offenses from possession to trafficking conspiracies, challenging evidence admissibility and exploring treatment alternatives while leveraging sentencing guideline knowledge.
How do you approach DUI defense?
We challenge chemical testing procedures, police protocols, and constitutional violations while pursuing license protection and diversion programs for first-time offenders in Oregon courts.
