Expungement and Rights Restoration Lawyers for Portland

Being convicted of a crime is a serious matter, one that will have consequences for the rest of your life. It will stay on your personal criminal record, and it can cause you to lose or have restricted some of your rights, such as the right to buy and own a firearm, or the right to apply for and work certain jobs.

However, while you can’t ever get your record completely wiped clean, by working with an expungement lawyer, there are things you can do to limit the impact of your conviction and perhaps even get your rights restored.

Residents of the Portland area, if you need help with expungement-related cases, look no further than Lohrke Law. Our experienced attorneys are here to help you get your rights back.

 

Services Provided by Lohrke Law:

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By specializing in expungement-related litigation, as well as other criminal defense cases, we are able to offer the following services:

Expungement Lawyer

If you are looking to lessen the impact of a past conviction on your rights, then the first thing you will want to consider is filing for an expungement.

When a conviction is expunged, or, in Oregon, “Set Aside,” then it is removed from public records. It will not show up on your personal criminal record, and you can legally deny ever having been convicted.

To be clear, an expungement does not erase your conviction. It just dramatically restricts who can access it, and it often requires someone to go through the courts if they want to see details.

If eligible, you should pursue an expungement, as this will have the most profound impact on your rights. But not all convictions are able to be expunged. Your expungement lawyer will inform you if this is the right course of action, and if it’s not, there are several others you can pursue to get your rights restored.

Felony Reduction

One alternative to an expungement is a felony reduction. Just like the name suggests, this is the process of having a felony conviction reduced to a misdemeanor. This removes you from “felon status,” which automatically restores a number of rights, particularly the right to buy and own a firearm.

Many Class C felonies are able to be reduced to misdemeanors, which includes drug possession convictions. But violent crimes are usually not able to be reduced. Speak with an experienced expungement lawyer to determine if this is the right process for you.

Driving Rights

If you’ve had your driving rights suspended because of a driving-related conviction or some other charge, you can appeal this decision and get your driving rights restored. Not being able to drive can often place undue burden on a person, and you can get these rights back, even in cases where the courts won’t modify the original conviction.

Firearm Rights

If you’ve been convicted of a felony or some other crime, you lose the right to be able to buy a firearm.

To get this right back, the best thing you can do is have your conviction expunged or reduced. But even if you can’t get rid of your felon status, you can still file to have your firearm rights restored, especially if you’re a hunter.

Don’t give up on your rights just because you have a felony that can’t be modified. There is still hope, and Lohrke Law is here to help.

Why Work with Lohrke Law in Portland

If you live in Portland, we understand you have a lot of choices when it comes to expungement lawyers. But you should stop your search and work with us because of our:

Local Presence

As a local law firm with far-reaching ties in the Portland community, we are uniquely positioned to handle your case. These types of cases are heard in front of a judge. Our experience has allowed us to build relationships with these judges, as well as the district attorney, making it much easier for us to process these cases and also produce a favorable result.

Experience

We have more than ten years of experience working as expungement lawyers and working on expungement-related cases. We know the law inside and out, and we’re also tuned into what produces a winning result.

When you work with us, you’ll be getting access to all of this expertise, which will only improve your chances at winning your case.

Commitment to You and the Law

For those of us working at Lohrke Law, these expungement cases are more than just cases. It’s important to us that everyone, even those who have been convicted of criminal charges, make full use of their rights, and get them restored whenever they are eligible to do so. Winning your case is about more than just helping; for us, it’s the right thing to do.

 

Contact Lohrke Law Today and Get Your Rights Restored

If you’ve had some of your rights reduced or restricted as a result of a prior criminal conviction, get in touch with one of the expungement lawyers working at Lohrke Law.

Our 10+ years of experience will help us identify which path to pursue and will help you get as many of your rights restored as possible.

Don’t wait another second to get your rights back. Call Lohrke Law today.

 

Hear From Our Past Clients

"Lohrke law was great! I've been trying to get information on state gun laws for years with no such luck. I scheduled a phone call with Lohrke law and got great feedback and direction. These guys are good."

Jeff D.

"Solid work A+++ Jesse erased a lengthy criminal record for myself and a friend in multiple states in a short time for a good price. I would highly recommend Lohrke Law to anyone cleaning up a criminal record. Just call and leave a voicemail and they'll call you back. This is the place to go."

David

"Lohrke Law made this whole process very easy for me and would always keep me in the loop about how the process was moving. Jesse and Ashley were very kind, professional and efficient. I'm so grateful for their services and professionalism. Highly recommend!"

Maridee

"Jesse Lohrke was so awesome to work with and answered all my questions thru out the whole process. He made sure I was aware of how everything worked in the 3 different counties. He was on it when I asked if there was anything he could do to get Multnomah county to speed up the process and he filed a motion and the judge signed it! Thank you very much and I would highly recommend him to anyone."

Craig F.

"Really happy with the help and service I received from Jesse and his office. He successfully got every conviction/arrest off my record and he got it done pretty quick (really depends on the court) but he did his part in the beginning and end very quick and I didn't have to wait too long on the Court. Now mine says "NO RECORD FOUND." If your convictions are eligible and you want to hire someone to help, Jesse knows how to do it. Dealing with him and his office was easy, they're professionals...thanks for the help!"

Geddy J.

"Earlier this year, I retained the services of Jesse Lohrke for an old legal issue that has prevented me from purchasing firearms or hunting. From the moment I stepped foot in the Office of Jesse and his team, I was treated with nothing but kindness, professionalism, understanding. Jesse's paralegal at the front desk in particular, has kept me abreast of each step in the process with true compassion, concern, and professionalism. The cost, process, and timing, have been exactly as I was quoted. I feel like I could not have found a better set of hands to deal with my legal issue than Jesse and his team."

D.B.V.

"I live in Florida but called Jesse Lohrke with some issues with a past Oregon record and expungement that I wanted to take care of. Jesse took the time to look up my record, explain everything to me in detail, including challenges I may face, and despite being able to do it himself, thought it would be in my best interest to use another lawyer in the county of the issues since there are some unique challenges specific to Marion County. That showed me a lot about the integrity of this firm. Once I get certain things resolved, I will absolutely be using Jesse Lohrke for my record expungement!"

Ashley C.
Florida

"I'm very satisfied with how my expungement was handled, they were very professional and helped ease a lot of anxiety I had throughout the process. Thank you so much for everything!"

Michael J.

"Absolute superheroes work here. I hope every employee wins the lottery and has perfect health. Got robbery expunged, it was a bs charge to begin with, but regardless it was my third felony across two states (I was a wild child) and it has been wiped. I paid $1500 flat, the results are worth so much more to me, I cant begin to explain. 7/5 stars, 110% recommend. Thank you Lohrke."

Chance V.

"First off I would like to say thank you for the help. Great knowledge and very helpful through my situation. Jesse actually cared and helped me very much. If you are looking for a great and professional lawyer, give him a call and see if he fits your situation. I will definitely be a returning client of his if I need help with any other legal situations."

Skyler W.

"I would like to express to you and your staff my gratitude for your help in restoring my gun rights. In December I was able to purchase my first legal handgun, and tonight in the mail I received my concealed carry license for the state of Oregon. My only regret is I didn't pursue this further at an earlier date, apparently though God had a different path that led me to you. I have passed on your name and website to a few individuals, explaining how you helped me. Again, thank you very much."

J.H.
Rights Restoration Client, Union County, Oregon

"Working with Lohrke Law and his firm to have my record set aside was an excellent experience. From the start, he provided clear, step-by-step information about the entire process and made sure I understood what to expect along the way. Anytime I had questions, he was quick to respond and always willing to help. Having my record set aside has already opened the door to better job opportunities and given me a true fresh start. I'm very grateful for Lohrke's professionalism, guidance, and support throughout the process. I highly recommend his firm to anyone looking to have their record set aside—you'll be in great hands."

Jessica L.

"Professional upstanding experienced Attorney! Mr. Lohrke exceeded my expectations with his knowledge along with great communication and feedback to any questions I have had. I found Lohrke Law to be more than generous with affordable representation!"

Tammy W.

"Jesse guided me through a very messy and challenging DHS dependency case, and I feel incredibly lucky to have had him represent me. He helped me win one of my kids back during the case itself and then preserved my rights and set me up perfectly to win in the appeal process. Throughout the entire case, Jesse was respectful of me and my wishes for my family, and how I wanted to approach my case. He's not afraid to take a case to trial, and he's good at it. To put it simply, Jesse Lohrke is a badass attorney, and I wish anyone going through a legal case could have an attorney like him."

T.G.
Dependency Client, Bend, Oregon

Take The First Steps Towards Restoring Your Rights

Not sure if your record can be cleared or which rights you can get back? That's where we come in. Get in touch today and schedule a phone consultation. We'll discuss your situation, walk you through your options, and determine a clear plan to move forward.

Even if you don't live in Oregon, if there is an Oregon record, we can discuss your options.

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