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Robert D. Nesler is a criminal defense and litigation attorney based in Portland, Oregon. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1976), District of Columbia (1978), U.S. District and Circuit Courts for the District of Columbia and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circu (1978), and Oregon (1985). Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1976) and Westminster College (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Robert D. Nesler is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, criminal trial practice
- Robert received a B.A. degree from Westminster College in 1972, and has been licensed for 50 years
- Robert practices in Portland, OR
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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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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 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.
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