“He is the ultimate professional while providing a caring and individualized approach. He treated the case like it was his only one; yet we know he is a busy attorney. Zack included the family and kept us advised of status and was truly a caring, approachable attorney. We would recommend Zack Stern to anyone needing a criminal attorney. It seems rare to find someone so dedicated to their profession who remains open and caring about the family.”

Reputation. Respect. Results.

Zachary J. Stern is a respected Oregon criminal defense lawyer with a practice dedicated to helping people. He has broad criminal practice experience that includes handling complex trial and appellate matters in both state and federal courts.

A dedicated defender of his clients’ rights, Mr. Stern understands that every case is unique. His meticulous, in-depth approach to developing defense strategies combined with persuasive negotiation and courtroom skills, has resulted in successful outcomes for defendants in a broad range of cases including major felony defense, appeals, post-conviction, and state civil forfeiture.

Mr. Stern is a caring, compassionate advocate for clients and their families – thoughtfully walking them through the legal process and willing to answer questions and discuss options.

A published, award-winning criminal defense attorney, Zachary Stern handles a limited number of cases for defendants looking for strategic counsel with proven results.

Mr. Stern graduated magna cum laude from Willamette University College of Law. He was a partner at the law firm of Ferder, Casebeer, French & Thompson, LLP before opening Stern Law in 2021. Prior to attending law school, Mr. Stern was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Transylvania, Romania, and has spent a substantial period of time living in Mexico and Argentina.

Professional Highlights

National Trial LawyersTop 40 Under 40
American Academy of AttorneysTop 40 Under 40
National Academy of Criminal Defense AttorneysTop 10 Under 40
American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys10 Best Under 40
Best of the Best AttorneysTop 10 Criminal Defense in Oregon
American Academy of AttorneysTop 100
Willamette UniversityAttorney Mentor of the Year
Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationLife Member
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember

Education

JD at Willamette University College of Law, magna cum laude
Bachelor of Arts(B.A) at University of Victoria

Professional Affiliations

Marion County Bar Association

Oregon State Bar Association

Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

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