Atty. Thomas Patrick Cleary
Mr. Thomas Patrick Cleary is a lawyer practicing criminal law.
Criminal Law Attorney · Serving Beaverton, OR · 34+ Years Experience
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About Thomas Patrick Cleary at a Glance
Thomas Patrick Cleary is a Dep. Dist. Atty., Multnomah Co. Dist. Atty.'s Off. based in Beaverton, Oregon. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1992). Educated at Lewis and Clark Law School (J.D., 1991) and Carroll College (B.A., 1988). Serves clients in Beaverton, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Thomas Patrick Cleary
- Mr. Thomas Patrick Cleary is a lawyer practicing criminal law
- Thomas received a B.A. degree from Carroll College in 1988, and has been licensed for 34 years
- Thomas practices in Beaverton, OR
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Thomas Patrick Cleary's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Patrick Cleary handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Beaverton.
Criminal Defense in Beaverton
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Beaverton
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 Beaverton 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.
Beaverton Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Beaverton-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 Beaverton Choose Thomas Patrick Cleary
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 Thomas Patrick Cleary's practice in the field of criminal defense.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Thomas Patrick Cleary brings 34+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Criminal Defense Practice
Concentrating on criminal defense means Thomas Patrick Cleary's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Beaverton
A Beaverton-based practice means Thomas Patrick Cleary 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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