Federal Defense Overview

Federal Defense Lawyer in Portland
& Hillsboro, OR

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Receive the right representation when you work with The Law Office of Andrew M. Kohlmetz LLC. For more than 15 years, I have been serving as a federal defense attorney in Portland, OR. My services are designed for clients facing severe charges in state court. Schedule a consultation with me today to retain a federal criminal defense attorney for your situation.

Your Federal Case

Most federal criminal cases in Oregon are prosecuted in Portland. Federal criminal charges are also prosecuted in Eugene, Medford, and Pendleton. Federal criminal cases are generally more serious and complex than their state court counterparts.

“Don’t make a federal case out of it!” is a phrase we often hear in a joking response to someone blowing something out of proportion. However, being charged with a crime in federal court is no joke. The almost limitless resources of the federal government are brought to bear against the unfortunate client. Federal cases can take years, rather than months to resolve.

My clients often ask why their case, “Went federal.” The answer is always different, but federal criminal cases often involve facts, people, or conduct from more than one state – or even other countries. State court cases in Oregon are usually brought by individual counties (there are some exceptions). These counties do not have the resources and tools to prosecute criminal cases that extend beyond the county line. Some federal charges may involve federal property or institutions or items that are insured or regulated by the federal government.

Federal Versus State Crimes

Federal criminal cases are prosecuted in different courts and under different rules than state criminal cases. They often take longer and require much more work than similar state cases. The federal rules in criminal cases are designed specifically to discourage clients from going to trial and rewarding those who plead guilty, particularly those who do so quickly. Because federal criminal defense is so different than state criminal defense, it is imperative that you retain an attorney who practices regularly in federal court. Consult with me for every legal situation, including the following:

Contact me, Andrew M. Kohlmetz, for your felony defense. I provide defense for federal cases for clients in Portland, OR, and throughout the state.

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"Andrew Kohlmetz saved me from spending time in jail and having an ugly charge on my record. He was able to reach a fair and reasonable settlement of my case, thanks to his intelligence, skills, experience, and deep knowledge of the local criminal justice system. He countered the prosecution’s intransigence with a clever and forceful legal stance and ultimately prevailed - I highly recommend Andrew Kohlmetz to anyone who is charged with a crime in the Portland area, whether guilty or not."

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