Atty. John P. Gilroy

Atty. John P. Gilroy

Prior to co-founding Gilroy & Napoli, LLC, John Gilroy was a Deputy District Attorney for several years at the Washington County District Attorney’s Office, one of Oregon’s largest district attorney’s offices. There, John prosecuted a wide variety of criminal matters – from misdemeanors, to felonies.

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Profile Summary

About John P. Gilroy at a glance

John P. Gilroy is a Member based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Gilroy Napoli Short Law Group LLP. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, personal injury, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1999), Washington (2003), and U.S. District Court, District of Oregon (2003). Educated at University of Oregon School of Law (J.D., 1998) and Institute for European Studies, Freiburg, Germany Santa Clara University (B.S., 1993). Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Prior to co-founding Gilroy & Napoli, LLC, John Gilroy was a Deputy District Attorney for several years at the Washington County District Attorney’s Office, one of Oregon’s largest district attorney’s offices
  • There, John prosecuted a wide variety of criminal matters – from misdemeanors, to felonies
  • His experience at the D.A.’s office provided a smooth transition for his DUII / drunk driving defense practice, criminal defense practice, and personal injury practice
  • In 2014, John was selected to join the “The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers,” an invitation-only national organization composed of America’s Top Trial Lawyers
  • Membership is extended solely to the select few of the most qualified attorneys from each state who exemplify superior qualifications of leadership, reputation, influence, stature and profile as civil plaintiff or criminal defense trial lawyers
  • Background John is a graduate of Santa Clara University where he received a B.S. in Political Science in 1993
  • He earned his law degree at the University of Oregon (J.D., 1998)
  • Prior to law school, John worked as a legislative aide in Senator Robert Packwood’s office in Washington, D.C
  • Personally, John comes from a tight-knit family and is the youngest of seven children
  • Born and raised in the Portland area, John is the son of the late Clackamas County Circuit Court Judge, Patrick D. Gilroy
  • Two of John’s brothers are also attorneys in the metro area
  • John is the married father of five children
  • Aside from spending time with his wife and children, John enjoys golf, skiing, fishing, basketball, hiking and camping
  • Career History • Attorney at Law, Gilroy & Napoli, LLC, Portland, Oregon, 2003-Present • Lake Oswego Municipal Court Judge pro tem, 2012-Present • Clackamas County Justice of the Peace pro tem, 2011-Present • Deputy District Attorney, Washington County District Attorney’s Office, 1999-2003 Memberships & Affiliations • National Trial Lawyers Association “Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers” (2014) • Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association • Oregon Trial Lawyers Association • Multnomah County Bar Association • Washington County Bar Association • Clackamas County Bar Association

Practice Areas Explained

John P. Gilroy's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John P. Gilroy handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

DUI / DWI Defense

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Personal Injury

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Criminal Defense

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Oregon

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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John P. Gilroy

Where is John P. Gilroy's law office located?
John P. Gilroy's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. The firm is Gilroy Napoli Short Law Group LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John P. Gilroy handle?
John P. Gilroy focuses on dui/dwi, personal injury, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has John P. Gilroy practiced law?
John P. Gilroy has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did John P. Gilroy go to law school?
John P. Gilroy earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.S., 1993).
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Education

J.D.
University of Oregon School of Law
- 1998
B.S.
Institute for European Studies, Freiburg, Germany Santa Clara University
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 1999
Washington
Admitted: 2003
U.S. District Court, District of Oregon
Admitted: 2003

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