Atty. Jane E Ellis
Ms. Jane E Ellis is a lawyer practicing criminal law, guardianship, probate.
Criminal Law & More Attorney · Serving Portland, OR · 39+ Years Experience
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About Jane E Ellis at a Glance
Jane E Ellis is a Principal based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Jane Ellis. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on probate, criminal defense, poa, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1987). Educated at Northwestern School of Law at Lewis and Clark College (J.D., 1986) and University of Oregon (B.A., 1983). Serves clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jane E Ellis
- Ms. Jane E Ellis is a lawyer practicing criminal law, guardianship, probate
- Jane received a B.A. degree from University of Oregon in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years
- Jane practices at Jane Ellis in Portland, OR
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Jane E Ellis's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jane E Ellis handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Portland.
Probate in Portland
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Criminal Defense in Portland
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Power of Attorney in Portland
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Elder Law in Portland
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
Jane E Ellis is one of 52,999 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Oregon →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Portland
Practicing law in Oregon. Legal matters in Oregon are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Portland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Oregon state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Oregon brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Oregon courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Portland Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Portland-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Portland Choose Jane E Ellis
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Jane E Ellis's practice in the field of probate, criminal defense, poa, and elder law.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jane E Ellis brings 39+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering probate, criminal defense, and poa, Jane E Ellis can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Portland
A Portland-based practice means Jane E Ellis attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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