Gresham DUI Attorney

Gresham is the fourth largest city in Oregon and the second largest in the Portland metropolitan area. It lies directly east of Portland and is located in Multnomah County. Gresham is named after Postmaster General and American Civil War general, Walter Quinton Gresham. As of the 2010 Census, the population of Gresham was 105,594.

DUI Charges in Gresham are tried in Multnomah County Circuit Court. This court also serves the nearby cities of Troutdale, Fairview, and Wood Village. The newly completed East County Courthouse is located in the Rockwood neighborhood at:

18480 SE Stark Street
Portland, OR 97233

The main courthouse is located in downtown Portland at:

1200 SW 1st Ave
Portland, OR 97204

Gresham originally was known as Campground as pioneers often stopped and made camp in route to Portland. In order to establish itself as a city, Gresham needed a post office and postal code. A local storeowner provided space in his store and the post office was established in May 1884, however, Gresham was not incorporated as a city until 1905. The first mayor of Gresham was Lewis Shattuck.

Gresham has experienced growth from a rural, farming community to a thriving urban area that provides a high quality of life for its residents and business community. A wide variety of outdoor activities, shopping, and art and educational opportunities are available in Gresham. Mt. Hood Community College is located in Gresham and is home to the Mt. Hood Jazz Festival. The Springwater Corridor Trail runs along Johnson Creek through Gresham to downtown Portland. It connects to the Portland 40 Mile Loop trail system. Katie Harman, Miss America 2002, is from Gresham.

If you are facing charges for a DUI in Gresham, Oregon, you need the services of a qualified, competent DUI attorney. If you have already been arrested, or even if you have only been questioned and believe that charges may be forthcoming, do not delay in obtaining the services of an experienced attorney. No matter how much you may believe the charges are mistaken, exaggerated, or in error, or even if you believe that you have no options but to face conviction, it is essential that you get the advice and assistance of an attorney who understands the ins and outs of the criminal justice system in Multnomah County.

It is always a mistake to face a DUI charge without good legal advice. Any conviction can have a significant impact on your future. Apart from costly fines, punishment may include jail time, community service, and other penalties. What is more, a conviction can have consequences that last far beyond the trial and punishment, such as a damaged reputation, barriers to employment, strained or destroyed personal and family relationships, financial hardships, and other problems. These types of consequences are too serious to leave to chance. By obtaining competent legal counsel right away, your attorney may be able to help you shorten the length of your ordeal, and minimize the negative consequences.

If you need help with a DUI matter in Gresham, Oregon—please call Reynolds Defense Firm at (503) 223-3422, or contact us using the online form on this website for your free initial consultation. Our team has over 30 years of experience working in the Portland Metro area and can help answer your questions and figure out what the best steps are for you and your family.