The Law Offices of Brian Starns, LLC is a distinguished criminal defense firm based in Hood River, Oregon, specializing in representing clients facing a wide spectrum of criminal accusations. Founded in 1998, the firm stands out due to Brian Starns’ rare and comprehensive experience from all sides of the legal system—as a defense attorney, former prosecutor, and current municipal court judge.
With a background that includes serving as a Deputy District Attorney during law school and later as a Municipal Court Judge for Tualatin and Sherwood, Brian Starns brings a strategic, insider’s perspective to each case. The firm focuses on clients throughout The Gorge and Oregon who are confronting criminal charges, from DUIIs to serious felonies, and has secured jury acquittals even in high-stakes Measure 11 cases. Recognized with multiple Clients’ Choice Awards, the practice is known for its dedicated, personalized defense and deep familiarity with local courts.
Services Offered
- DUII Defense
- Misdemeanor Defense
- Felony Defense
- Measure 11 Defense
- Criminal Trial Representation
- Jury Trial Defense
Serving clients across the Columbia River Gorge and throughout Oregon, the firm is an active member of the Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and the Mid-Columbia Bar Association. Brian Starns has been featured in professional publications for his successful case outcomes and brings over two decades of focused criminal defense experience to each client’s representation.
