Portland Personal Injury Attorney

Raivio, Kohlmetz & Steen, P.C.

741 S.W. Lincoln Street Portland, Oregon 97201 USA

 (503) 821-7449 or (888) 311-2016
 (503) 224-9417

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At the law office of Raivio, Kohlmetz & Steen, P.C., the key to success are the depth of knowledge and experience we have obtained in criminal defense and personal injury cases, combined with our tough and aggressive approach. We are specifically focused on criminal defense and personal injury cases. Our attorneys have decades of experience handling these cases. In our criminal defense practice, we provide federal criminal defense and state criminal defense representation to adults and juveniles charged with misdemeanors and felonies. In our personal injury practice, we advocate for the rights of catastrophic injury victims and their family members.

Our record of success is directly related to our depth of experience. Our most senior attorney, H. Scott Raivio, has practiced criminal defense for more than 30 years. Each of our other team members has more than 15 years of criminal defense experience.

Being long-time Oregon lawyers, our knowledge of Oregon's courts and judicial system provides a critical advantage to our clients. One of our attorneys is a past member of the board of directors of the Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and author of several chapters of the trial manuals used by criminal defense lawyers throughout the state. Another has worked for both the injured and the insurance companies in personal injury cases. Another attorney previously worked at Oregon's renowned Juvenile Rights Project.

Whether you come to us for a criminal matter or to seek compensation after an accident, we know you value your privacy. We do not share space with other business keeping our office private. From our office location, strategies we use to the demeanor of our staff, we always have privacy in mind.

Practice Areas

Practice Areas Description

- Slip & Fall

Being a small, service-oriented law firm is important to us. We want clients to know that we are dedicated to helping them get the compensation they deserve. At Raivio, Kohlmetz & Steen, P.C., that is our focus.

Our four attorneys have more than 70 years combined total experience. Even our "newest" team member has been practicing law for more than a decade. We put our experience to use to help slip-and-fall victims get the compensation they need to cover medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages and other costs.


- Dog Bite

Victims of dog bites deserve representation from a lawyer who will be there for them during this stressful time. At Raivio, Kohlmetz & Steen, P.C., we are a small, service-oriented law firm focused on helping victims of personal injuries. We take pride in being there for our clients.

Combined, our four Oregon attorneys have more than 70 years of total experience. Even our "newest" attorney has been helping people for more than a decade. Our experience plays an important role in helping dog bite victims get compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages and other costs.


- Car Accident

A small, service-oriented law firm located just outside downtown Portland, Oregon, we at Raivio, Kohlmetz & Steen, P.C., focus our legal practice on personal injury cases and on criminal defense matters.

In the arena of personal injury, we primarily represent the victims of car accidents and their families. We help our clients obtain full and fair financial compensation for their injuries, pain and suffering, lost wages, future medical care and future rehabilitation needs.


- Tractor-Trailer Accident

Victims of truck accidents have the right to pursue compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages and other costs. When looking for an attorney to help them get fair compensation, victims should seek someone who understands that truck accidents are different than car accidents and need to be handled differently. They should seek someone who is willing and able to go to trial in order to get results that matter.


- Motorcyclist Injury

For motorcycle accident victims, the biggest challenge is getting fair compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages and other costs. Unfortunately, the insurance company representing the driver who caused the accident is not likely to simply hand over compensation. If the company does, chances are slim that compensation will be fair. That is where a personal injury attorney comes in. The attorney's role is to get compensation that truly meets the victim's needs.


- Drug Charges

Facing criminal drug charges is a serious business. Penalties and long-term negative consequences can be severe. Drug charges such as delivery, distribution or manufacturing can also be prosecuted in federal court and may carry mandatory prison sentences. Even a first time conviction for simple possession may carry serious penalties. For example, a misdemeanor drug possession conviction can result in a college student's financial aid being terminated.


- Weapon Charges

Conviction for a criminal weapons charge can have serious negative consequences – depending on the circumstances of your case and the circumstances under which the police discovered the weapon.


- Child Pornography

Few crimes are considered as heinous as possession of child pornography. The accusation alone carries with it a stigma that will be difficult to shake even if the accused is not ultimately convicted of the crime. Of course, if the charges result in a conviction, life will change permanently. Even after the fines are paid and time in jail is served, the conviction will come with a label that will essentially prevent a person from having any type of future to look forward to. A lawyer needs to be willing to fight to prevent this from happening.


- Sexual Assault

Charges of rape or sexual assault are some of the most serious charges any person can face. The penalties associated with these charges can be extremely severe. Most such sexual offenses carry with them mandatory prison sentences upon conviction under what is commonly referred to as Measure 11. A third conviction for a sexual offense in one's lifetime can carry with it a sentence of life imprisonment.


- Child Molestation

Allegations involving sexual abuse of children can shock the conscience and cause otherwise reasonable people to jump to conclusions. Many such offenses now carry a mandatory minimum sentence of 25 years to life upon conviction. If you have been charged with a sex crime involving a child, you have a good idea of what could be at stake. Prison. Placement on the Sex Offender Registry. A stigma that will follow you for the rest of your life. These cases require more than just a lawyer. They require a legal team comprised of an experienced attorney, an experienced and effective private investigator and the appropriate expert witnesses in order to successfully defend the client.


- Fraud

Law enforcement agents and prosecutors are devoting increased resources to enforcing and prosecuting fraud charges. These crimes — which often involve the use of computers, the Internet and other technologies — can be relatively straightforward to track. This is especially the case when there is a paper trail of receipts, Internet connection histories, canceled checks and the like to follow.


- Embezzlement

The embezzlement or misappropriation of funds is a grave allegation. These charges can lead to many serious consequences such as incarceration, probation and fines. These allegations can be devastating to your professional aspirations as well. If you have been charged with employee-related theft, you need an experienced, tenacious attorney on your side. The Portland law firm of Raivio, Kohlmetz & Steen, P.C., defends individuals against the full range of white collar crimes at both the state and federal levels.


- Credit Card Fraud

Law enforcement agencies across Oregon and the United States devote substantial resources to investigating and prosecuting allegations of forgery and fraud, including credit card fraud. These allegations are very serious and can lead to severe penalties. Further, any type of fraud or theft charge can be especially damaging to your employment prospects. At a time like this, you need an experienced defense attorney working for you.


- White Collar

If at all possible, do not wait until an arrest to seek legal advice if you believe you are under investigation by the police for a white collar crime such as embezzlement, credit card fraud, or any other kind of financial crime.

Your right to a criminal defense attorney begins before an arrest – and your lawyer will be better-positioned to protect your rights and your freedom if you seek legal advice at the first sign of investigation.


- Robbery

Oregon law is tough on violent crimes. Oregon has a complex system of mandatory minimum sentencing for many such crimes. Crimes of violence are punished severely, but often times conduct that one would not think was so serious can result in devastating circumstances. For example, two high school children could approach another high schooler and demand to see what is in their pockets. Under Oregon law those two kids might be charged with Robbery in the Second Degree, a Measure 11 crime carrying a 70 month prison sentence if convicted! Similarly, a person can be charged with kidnapping very easily, for doing something as simple as moving another person from one place to another against their will, even if that other place is just into another room or into a car. Kidnapping charges often accompany other assault charges. One might think that only a minor assault had occurred, but if there was movement, the client may now be facing serious kidnapping charges as well.


- Domestic Violence

A conviction for domestic violence is a serious matter. Not only is there the potential for fines and jail time, there are other consequences that, in the long term, will be even more life changing. First, with domestic violence allegations tend to come restraining orders. These orders can take a person out of his or her home and away from his or her children. Second, a domestic violence conviction will impact decisions made by potential employers, meaning that careers could be jeopardized. Even a misdemeanor domestic violence conviction can result in a lifetime ban on your right to possess a gun. If you are facing domestic violence charges, it is important to enlist tough, aggressive and experienced criminal defense attorneys.


- Murder

Everyone knows that a conviction for murder or another homicide crime carries the substantial of penalties. We all also know that a person who stands accused of murder is wise to seek out the highest-quality defense counsel that he or she can find.

At the Portland, Oregon, law firm of Raivio, Kohlmetz & Steen, P.C., our attorneys have managed the defense of dozens of murder cases. One of the founders of our firm and our most senior attorney – H. Scott Raivio – has personally served as lead defense counsel in more than 20 murder trials.


- Shoplifting

Fines and jail time are only the most obvious of the potential consequences that a person could face if convicted of theft or burglary. If convicted, a person will have a property crime on their record. This type of conviction does not look good on a person's record, particularly to potential employers. Especially in this competitive job market, employers are not going to be interested in hiring someone who has this type of crime on his or her record.


- DUI

The experienced criminal defense lawyers at Raivio, Kohlmetz & Steen, P.C., have successfully defended hundreds of clients against DUII charges – driving under the influence of intoxicants.

We have had success with the defense of a wide range of DUII charges – from first-time offenses to jury trials for felony DUII or vehicular manslaughter.


- Criminal Appeals

The criminal law attorneys at Raivio, Kohlmetz & Steen, P.C., handle criminal appeals as well as criminal trial work. Our criminal appeals lawyers are licensed in all state and federal courts in Oregon.


- Federal Money Laundering

Money laundering charges are often brought in conjunction with other criminal allegations such as drug crimes or white collar crimes. Money laundering can be charged at the state or federal level, although it is most often charged in federal court. In federal court, a conviction to money laundering charges can result in up to 20 years of prison and include a fine of $500,000 or more. It is imperative that your defense lawyer has a comprehensive understanding of these charges and how to defend against them. Raivio, Kohlmetz & Steen, P.C., offers the skill and experience you need to seek a favorable result against these charges.


- Wire Fraud

Wire fraud can be defined as committing or intending to commit an act of fraud using electronic communications. Electronic communications can include the Internet, radio, television or other electronic mediums. Further, the penalties for these crimes are substantial. If found guilty of federal wire fraud, you face up to 20 years in federal prison. If the fraud involved a bank, you face up to 30 years. If you face wire fraud charges, or if you are under investigation by the government for these allegations, you need a criminal defense attorney with a complete understanding of how to defend criminal allegations at the federal level.


- Conspiracy Charges Defense

Federal prosecutors have many powerful weapons at their disposal. One weapon is the conspiracy charge. Conspiracy charges often arise in cases where many people are alleged to be involved in a criminal enterprise such as drug cases or certain white collar crimes. A generic conspiracy conviction can lead to as long as five years in prison. In most cases, like drug or white collar offenses, everyone in the conspiracy to commit the offense can be punished as if they had committed the underlying offense. Thus, most federal conspiracy charges carry penalties in excess of the basic five year conspiracy charge and can range up to life imprisonment.


- Hunting Violations

People facing accusations of violating federal wildlife laws are frequently surprised by the severity of the consequences they could face if convicted. Even in cases involving violations that some may view as relatively minor, such as shooting an elk out of season, the fines can reach into the tens of thousands of dollars, depending on the situation. In cases involving allegations of organized criminal enterprises, the consequences can be even more severe. There is a need to enlist a lawyer who understands the severity of these charges and will fight back.


- Deportation Defense

Criminal charges are made even more complex when paired with allegations of entering or remaining in the country illegally. Not only does the person charged with the crime face the possibility of major penalties upon conviction, there is also the possibility of deportation. In order to provide a strong defense, an attorney must understand not only the federal court system, but the overlapping immigration issues.


- Prostitution Defense

In federal courts, kidnapping and human trafficking are charges frequently associated with prostitution rings and immigrant labor rings. These are major charges, in which prosecutors will devote all of their resources to getting a conviction. A conviction is likely to result in life-changing penalties, including a lengthy prison sentence. Everyone accused of these crimes has the right to fight these charges and protect themselves from the consequences. This is where an experienced criminal defense lawyer comes in.


- Armed Robbery

The seriousness of federal bank robbery and armed robbery charges cannot be underestimated. Penalties and long-term negative consequences can be life changing, including lengthy prison sentences. While those accused understand what they are facing in terms of consequences, they often do not understand that the federal court system is unique and that they should be represented by an attorney who knows how to navigate it successfully.


- Identity Fraud

Advances in technology have made it easier to gather large amounts of information about others. It has become increasingly difficult to protect one's privacy, particularly online. Perhaps as a result, reports of identity theft are on the rise. In response, law enforcement agents and prosecutors are stepping up efforts to enforce laws surrounding identity theft. These crimes are being aggressively prosecuted in federal court.


- Mortgage Fraud

When the real estate market was booming, opportunities arose for people to make money. Some of those opportunities were legal and legitimate. Some were not. Now that the housing bubble has burst, many people have found themselves accused of bank and mortgage fraud. People involved at every level, from mortgage brokers down to general contractors and homeowners, can be on the receiving end of these serious federal charges.


- Child Pornography

People accused of child pornography charges run the risk of facing the most serious of consequences if convicted, not the least of which is carrying the stigma of this sex offense around for life. Conviction of possession of even just a few images on a computer can result in prison sentences exceeding 15 years. Even after fines are paid and prison time is served, living a normal life is not going to be possible. If you are under investigation or under arrest for a federal child pornography crime, it is critical that you enlist a law firm that is willing to fight to help you protect your future against the repercussions of these serious charges.


- Weapons Charges

Federal firearm and weapon charges come with the potential of lengthy prison sentences if convicted. Rarely are these cases simple matters of paying fines or being placed on probation. Instead, they could result in lengthy prison sentences. Depending on the severity of the crime and the client's past criminal history, a life sentence is a possibility. Even if a person is not charged with a firearms offense, possession of a weapon during the commission of another federal offense is a fact that the government might use to try to give a client a more severe sentence. If you are under investigation or under arrest for a federal gun crime, or any other crime where a firearm may have been involved, you can find the help you need at our law firm.


- Drug Defense

Defending against federal drug charges is no simple task. These charges are often brought as conspiracy cases involving many defendants and witnesses. The federal government will often rely on phone or wire taps, multiple search warrants, electronic and physical surveillance, and informants in bringing such charges.

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	Andrew Kohlmetz Attorney Criminal Defense, Personal Injury		Scott Raivio Attorney Litigation
	Jason Steen Attorney Criminal Law, Personal Injury

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