Rhett L. Bernstein

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Handling Criminal Cases, including Major Felonies and DUIIs

Experience: 21 years

Criminal Law and DUI & DWI

Top 40 under 40, Client's Choice Award and Perfect 10 Ranking

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Experience 21y

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Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, Rhett L. Bernstein received his Juris Doctorate from Northwestern School of Law of Lewis and Clark College with a specialized certificate in criminal law and procedure. During law school he clerked for the Clackamas County District Attorney’s Office and Clackamas County Circuit Court Judge Ronald Thom. He prosecuted major felonies as a deputy district attorney in the Willamette Valley before founding his law firm in the Portland area in 2005. He developed his firm to offer specialties in criminal representation, estate planning and probate. Rhett L. Bernstein has provided prosecutorial services to various municipalities, including the cities of West Linn, Lake Oswego, Oregon City, and Milwaukie. He was elected as the judge of the Municipal Court for the City of West Linn in 2013. He enjoys helping many families work through the organization of their estates through the creation of wills, trusts, power of attorney documents and living wills. He helps many families through the probate process, from small estate probate to full-blown probate, after the passing of a loved-one. After years of practice, his firm developed a sophisticated approach to aiding clients dealing with estates of varying degrees of complexity. Under his anagement, his firm represents clients charged with the most serious of criminal charges, such as Aggravated Murder, Jessica’s Law sexual abuse allegations and those facing Measure 11 mandatory minimum sentences. Rhett L. Bernstein prides himself on honest, clear communication so that clients quickly find empowerment through understanding their options. Clients can look forward to accessible representation, vigorous preparation, efficient conclusions and effective resolutions based on years of litigation and estate planning experience.

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Oregon

Since 2002

Professional Experience

2013 - Current

City of West Linn, Oregon

Municipal Court Judge

2012 - Current

City of Milwaukie, Oregon

Prosecuting Attorney

2005 - Current

Rhett L. Bernstein, Attorney at Law

Duii and Criminal Defense Attorney

2007 - 2013

City of West Linn, Oregon

Prosecuting Attorney

2002 - 2005

Linn County District Attorney's Office

Deputy District Attorney

Education

1995 - 1999

University of Puget Sound

B.A. (1999) | Business/Politics & Government

Honors: Business Leadership Program

1999 - 2002

Lewis & Clark Law School

J.D. (1999) | Juris Doctor

Honors: Certificate in Criminal Law and Procedure

Awards

year - Rhett L. Bernstein

Top 40 under 40

National Trial Lawyers Association

Client's Choice Award

Avvo.com

Perfect 10 Ranking

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Contacts

1785 Willamette Falls Dr. Ste. 4 West Linn OR 97068 Toll-Free: (888) 723-5566 Telephone: (503) 723-5566 Fax: (503) 722-4549

By Appointment 219 7th St. Oregon City OR 97068 Toll-Free: (888) 723-5566 Telephone: (503) 723-5566 Fax: (503) 722-4549

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Rhett L. Bernstein Handling Criminal Cases, including Major Felonies and DUIIs

Experience: 21 years

Website: Open

Phone: (888) 723-5566

Location: USA

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Practice Areas

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

DUI & DWI

Certifications

Certificate in Criminal Law and Procedure

Northwestern School of Law of Lewis and Clark College

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