He is an Oregon native who spent his formative years roaming the Alsea Valley in Oregon's Coastal Range. He graduated with a degree in Language Arts Education from Oregon State University, and from the University of Oregon's School of Law. He has been in private practice focusing on criminal defense since 1991, and has represented accused individuals in federal, state and municipal courts throughout 22 of Oregon's 36 Counties. Visit www.OregonCriminalAttorney.com for more information.