Mr. Schwartz has spent countless hours inside courtrooms as a Portland criminal defense lawyer defending individuals needing superior criminal defense services. Whether negotiating a plea bargain or arguing on behalf of his client before a judge or jury, Mr. Schwartz uses his years of experience, talent, energy and smarts to ensure each criminal defense client receives the best result possible.
DUI/DWI
The State of Oregon treats DUI seriously, and the punishments are ratcheting up practically every year. Whether you are "Diversion Eligible" or not, time is of the essence, and The Schwartz Law Firm is the Portland DUI lawyer to call from the outset.
Traffic Violations
CRIMINAL - DUI, Sex Offenses, Drug Offenses, Measure 11, Felonies, Misdemeanors, Traffic Violations: Mr. Schwartz represents clients in both federal and state court.
Sex Crimes
Client charged in Multnomah County with 4 Ballot Measure 11 charges - Rape 1, Sodomy 1, Sexual Penetration 1, and Sex Abuse 1. Client looking at years in prison and lifetime sex registration. After a hard fought 6 day trial, the jury had more votes for Not Guilty, but could not completely agree on any of the charges, and the judge declared a mistrial. We later settled the case that allows the client to clear his record after 3 years of probation.
Fraud
Client charged in federal court with Tax Fraud. After an eight day trial, the jury returned a verdict of Not Guilty on all four tax evasion felony counts.
Robbery
Client charged in federal court in Oregon with Bank Robbery. The government asked for 30 months at sentencing. With extensive investigation and mitigation presented to the court regarding the client's othewise good track record, the court sentenced the client to probation.
Misdemeanors
Yet Mr. Schwartz disliked the corporate nature of law firm practice, and left it for a clerkship with a federal judge on Colorado's United States District Court. After another stint at a boutique firm, Tony left law firm life and became a state prosecutor. As a prosecutor, Mr. Schwartz tried numerous felonies and misdemeanors. After moving to Oregon, he switched sides and accepted a position as a public defender, becoming one of a handful of criminal lawyers to ever serve both as a prosecutor and public defender.
Drug Crimes
Assault
Murder
Client charged in Washington County for Attempted Murder, Assault 1, Unlawful Use of a Weapon and Riot. Client rejected State's offer to settle, and after a hard-fought trial over several weeks, the jury returned a verdict of Not Guilty on all counts.
The Firm understands that, for any injured party, your biggest concern is recovering from your injuries, and that any other outside pressure only makes recovery more difficult. As a Portland personal injury attorney, it is the Firm’s job is to lighten your load and take on the task of seeking compensation for your injury as well as reimbursement for any health-care expenses. In addition, when hiring a Portland personal injury lawyer, experience and attorney compensation are often two questions at the top of a prospective client’s mind, and we encourage you to contact us with your questions.
Medical Malpractice
Auto Accidents
Slip and Fall Injury
As well as being a Portland car accident lawyer, Mr. Schwartz represents victims of other types of accidents and related scenarios, including: slip-and-fall injuries; premises and/or product liability; health and auto insurance bad faith. In addition, he is also an experienced Portland criminal defense attorney and Portland injury attorney.