Portland, Oregon: Federal Criminal Defense Attorneys
Federal crimes – crimes charged and prosecuted in federal court instead of in state court – are often more serious in terms of the potential penalties, including fines and prison sentences.
Federal criminal defense is also more serious and complex - because the rules of procedure are different from the rules in state criminal courts, and there is often less room for negotiating with the prosecutor's office due to federal minimum sentencing guidelines.
If you find yourself charged with a federal crime – or being prosecuted in federal court – you have a greater chance of success against the federal criminal system with the help of criminal defense lawyers who know the federal system.
Experienced Federal Criminal Defense Lawyers
The law firm of Raivio, Kohlmetz & Steen, P.C., located in Portland, Oregon, consists of four highly experienced criminal defense attorneys, all of whom are licensed to practice in federal court.
Our four attorneys have combined experience totaling more than 70 years – focusing on criminal defense in Portland and the surrounding Northwest Oregon communities.
We have conducted successful defenses against federal criminal charges such as:
- Drug crimes, including drug trafficking and drug conspiracy charges
- Armed career criminal, a type of weapons charge
- Career offender
- White collar or financial crimes such as fraud and identity theft
- Hunting and game violations on federal land
First-Time Offenders in Federal Court
Our federal criminal defense attorneys have advanced experience representing first-time offenders in federal court. First-time offenders in federal court may be eligible for relief from the strict mandatory minimum sentences via a sentencing provision commonly referred to as "The Safety Valve." The attorneys at Raivio, Kohlmetz & Steen can assist our clients in arguing to the prosecution or to the court that they are eligible for relief from an otherwise mandatory minimum sentence of 5 or more years under the provisions of "The Safety Valve."
General information about criminal law, criminal defense or the criminal justice system is available on the following pages of our Web site: Criminal Defense FAQ and Criminal Law Information Center. If, however, you have questions about a specific case, we urge you to contact our office as soon as possible.
Contact Raivio, Kohlmetz & Steen for a Free and Confidential Initial Consultation
Our law firm is committed to providing the highest-quality legal representation for reasonable rates. We are also committed to discretion and protecting our clients' privacy to the greatest extent possible as they move through the criminal justice system.
All initial consultations are free. In federal criminal defense cases, we will discuss fees in depth at the initial consultation and we will work with you to find a fee structure that is appropriate given the nature and complexity of the case. We can negotiate flat rate fees or hourly-rate fees, depending again on the type of case.
In all cases, we make sure our clients always understand exactly what fees and costs they will pay for our services.
If you are looking for an experienced federal criminal defense lawyer, contact our office today to schedule a free and confidential initial meeting. Call toll-free to 1-888-311-2016, or send us an e-mail.
