Craig W. Russell

Russell Law Group, LLC is a criminal defense firm based in Pendleton that was founded by its principal attorney and former prosecutor, Craig W. Russell. Craig, has handled thousands of criminal cases from simple misdemeanor charges to serious felonies. As a prosecutor, Craig swore an oath to uphold the Constitution - an oath he continues to uphold in private practice. Our Constitution was created to protect you, not the government. Craig is committed to holding the government accountable and providing the criminally accused with the passionate and effective representation that they not only deserve, but are constitutionally entitled to.

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

DUI & DWI

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders

Cannabis & Marijuana Law

Marijuana Business Formation, Medical Marijuana

Juvenile Law

• Wildlife Law; Measure 11, Sex Crimes, Drug Crimes, Traffic Crimes

Oregon

Oregon State Bar

ID Number: 144219

Since 2014

Willamette University College of Law

J.D.

2011 - 2014

Honors: Highest Paper Award - Contract Writing (Willamette University, College of Law) Highest Paper Award - Evidence (Willamette University, College of Law) Highest Paper Award - Real Estate Transactions (Willamette University, College of Law)

Wildlife Prosecutor of the Year

Oregon Sportsman's Coalition

2018

Pro Bono Attorney Award

Multnomah Bar Association

2015

Oregon State Bar

Member

Current

Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

2019 - Current