Attorney Biography for Portland, Oregon Lawyer Drew K. Baumchen

Portland, Oregon lawyer Drew K. Baumchen opened The Law Office of Drew K. Baumchen, LLC in 2008, focusing his practice on the defense of DUII and other criminal charges but also handling accident and personal injury cases, and general civil litigation.   

Drew began his career as an attorney working in the Wasco County District Attorney's Office in The Dalles, Oregon.  As a Deputy District Attorney, Drew prosecuted hundreds of criminal cases at nearly all levels, including a large number of DUII cases.  He also proved himself as an effective trial attorney, conducting almost 50 jury trials, and quickly earned the respect of lawyers, judges, and the police.  Drew was also well-known for his legal analysis and reasoning and became an authority on criminal law and procedural issues in both the county where he worked and around the state.  Judges and fellow lawyers would frequently ask Drew to analyze legal issues and provide an opinion, knowing that they could rely on Drew's advice.

Before graduating from law school at the University of Oregon, Drew gained practical experience in criminal and DUII law by working as an intern at the District Attorney's Offices in Bend, Corvallis, and Eugene, Oregon.  As a law student, Drew was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to spend countless hours in court and had tried almost a dozen criminal cases by the time he took the bar exam.

In addition to his practical experience in law school, Drew studied a wide variety of subjects and took courses in every area of law that is tested on the Oregon bar exam.  While Drew's practice focuses primarily on criminal and DUII cases, he knew, even as a law student, that a truly great lawyer understands the law as a whole and that knowledge of many areas of law increases a lawyer's effectiveness in even the most specialized areas of practice. That said, Drew focused his law school coursework on criminal law and procedure and excelled in these areas.

Drew attended the University of Oregon for his undergraduate education, as well, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) in Political Science.  As an undergraduate student, Drew took courses in law, criminal justice, and civil rights and aspired to be one of Oregon's top criminal defense and trial lawyers.
 

Drew is a Portland, Oregon native, having graduated from Beaverton High School, and he currently lives in the community of Lake Oswego.  In his spare time, Drew enjoys whitewater kayaking, skiing, mountain biking, and just exploring the outdoors.  Drew is also a big fan of the Oregon Ducks football team and NBA basketball.

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