Education:
- Willamette University College of Law, J.D.
- Southeastern Louisiana University, B.A.
Associations:
- Oregon State Bar
- United States District Court
- Marion County Bar Association
- Polk County Bar Association
- Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association
- National College for DUI Defense
About:
Mr. Bridge is a skilled attorney who focuses his practice in the areas of Criminal Defense, DUII Defense, Civil Litigation, and Estate Planning.
Mr. Bridge has successfully defended numerous clients in criminal cases ranging from misdemeanors to Measure 11 Felonies. He is dedicated to protecting his clients' rights and fighting for the best possible outcome in every case. He has experience defending clients against charges such as DUII, Drug Offenses, Assault, Theft, and Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence crimes.
In civil litigation, Mr. Bridge has represented clients in a wide range of disputes, including Contract Disputes, Personal Injury cases, and Business Disputes. He is a straightforward litigator who is not afraid to take a case to trial.
In addition to his Criminal Defense and Civil Litigation practice, Mr. Bridge also provides Estate Planning services to clients. He helps clients create Wills, Trusts, and other Estate Planning documents to ensure his clients' wishes are carried out after they pass away.
As an experienced litigator, Mr. Bridge understands the legal system and knows how to navigate legal issues. He is known for his strategic thinking, attention to detail, and dedication to his clients' needs. Mr. Bridge is committed to providing personalized and effective legal representation to each of his clients.
Case Examples:
Client charged with Measure 11 Sex Offense with a presumptive prison sentence if convicted. Client denied the allegations and requested a trial. At trial, Mr. Bridge argued that the allegations were unsupported by the evidence and his client was acquitted of all charges.
Client charged with DUII - Controlled Substance. Mr. Bridge was able to quickly determine that the state's allegation of intoxication was not supported by the evidence. At trial, Mr. Bridge was able to show that his client was not intoxicated and his client was acquitted by the judge.
Client was the victim of Assault and Battery. Mr. Bridge brought a Civil Complaint against the party responsible and was able to secure a $1.8 Million Dollar Money Award for his client.
Recommendations
- Mr. Bridge took care of the paperwork for a POA, Advanced directive, trust, and will for my elderly mother. He did a great job in a timely fashion. He and his staff are very professional, helpful, and welcoming. I would recommend this firm for a number of your lawyer needs.
- Mr. Bridge represented me in a dui marijuana case that went to trial. During cross examination he was able to point out inconsistencies in the prosecutions case. He was well researched and prepared. He spoke with confidence and laid out an organized defense. I also like the fact he used a chart t...