Atty. Ryan E Scott
I primarily practice criminal law, both trials and appeals, although I handle post-conviction cases on a very limited basis. Until 2006, I was the chief attorney in the major felony section of Metropolitan Public Defenders.
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Ryan E Scott is a criminal defense and appellate attorney based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at The Law Office of Ryan Scott. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1995). Educated at Lewis & Clark Law School (Juris Doctorate, 1995). Serves clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- I primarily practice criminal law, both trials and appeals, although I handle post-conviction cases on a very limited basis
- Until 2006, I was the chief attorney in the major felony section of Metropolitan Public Defenders
- A frequent speaker on criminal defense issues in Oregon, on topics ranging from the Oregon Constitution to motion-writing, I am a 2009 winner of the OCDLA's President's Award for my "legal acumen and willingness to assist other criminal defense lawyers," and the 2020 winner of the Ross Shepard Award for Lifetime Service
- I have been recognized as an Oregon Super Lawyer seven times and counting
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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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