Kami White

24 years of experience
DUI & DWI, Criminal Law
California, Oregon

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Kenneth Stafford January 29, 2021

Rating: 10

As noted above, Kami has the extensive legal knowledge that only years of practical experience can provide. She also has a client-centered approach to lawyering that makes her an asset to this profession View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague
Classmate at Law School
Friend

Kami and I attended law school together. After that, we both worked in the Multnomah County Court system in different capacities, and now I have the privilege of working with her at Reynolds Defense Firm.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client
Different Client, Same Side of Case

We have worked together since late 2019, so we’ve represented a number of clients together over the past year.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
We’ve worked together at Reynolds Defense Firm for just over a year (I joined the firm in late 2019). I’ve also had the opportunity to watch her in Court on numerous occasions over the last 20 years or so, both from the perspective of a fellow attorney, and before that as a courthouse employee.

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Kami has about 20 years of experience, and she’s able to function under pressure in a calm and authoritative way that makes her a natural in a courtroom setting.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Kami has over 20 years experience in criminal law. I’ve had the opportunity to see her in trial and other courtroom proceedings over the last 2 decades, and have been consistently impressed by the depth and breadth of her legal knowledge.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Kami has a knack for spotting potential legal issues, and a natural ability to explain complex legal concepts in a way that’s easy to understand.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Kami makes it a priority to keep her clients apprised of what’s going on with their cases at all times. She also excels at at explaining things in a manner that’s concise, effective, and leaves clients feeling at ease.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

I’ve known Kami for over 20 years, and can say that I’ve never seen her conduct herself with anything but the highest levels of professionalism and ethics. Her clients, the legal profession in general, and Reynolds Defense Firm in particular are very lucky to have her on board.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (DUII) cases in particular, but I really think anyone facing a criminal charge would be well served with Kami in their corner.

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

Michelle Thomas January 29, 2021

Rating: 10

For all of the above reasons, I would recommend this attorney to anybody facing criminal charges in Oregon. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

I work with Kami at Reynolds Defense Firm, where she supervises the attorney team.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client

We have represented the same clients as part of the team of attorneys at Reynolds Defense Firm.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
I’ve worked with Kami since 2019.

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Kami draws on decades of experience with criminal justice and law enforcement to advocate for fair solutions to her clients’ cases.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Kami is an excellent attorney here at Reynolds Defense Firm.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Kami always seeks to understand the full implications of the law in her clients’ situations, both within the strict framework of the statute as well as the practical effects the law will have on their lives.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Kami excels at hearing and distilling information, and using that information to tailor appropriate solutions to problems.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Kami has exceptional ethics and professionalism as an attorney.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Criminal defense

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

Daniel Fan January 26, 2021

Rating: 10

Kami White is a experienced lawyer who understands the practice of criminal defense and will listen to a client's desires and call upon her considerable resources to obtain that result for the client. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Other

Kami White is my current supervisor at Reynolds Defense Firm.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client

I worked with Kami White on some of the same cases.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
2019-current.

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Kami White had many years of experience working as a public defender before joining us here at Reynolds Defense Firm. She is able to call upon that knowledge to help our clients now.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Kami's many years working as public defender have given her insight into the law, and its practical applications both in settlement and trial phases.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Though she has many years of experience practicing criminal defense in Oregon, Kami still takes the time to research the law and understand a client's situation before making any recommendation.

Communication Skills: Excellent

I was able to work with Kami, translating for a client whose first language was not English. In so doing, I was able to observe the respect, rapport, and compassion Kami was able to develop with the client and ultimately procure a very positive resolution for that client.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Kami has never been phased by any ethical questions that are sometimes presented to us by our clients. In her decision making, she has always been able to explain how and why her decisions comply with the standards of our profession.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Criminal defense.

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Dispute Resolution
Litigation
Problem Solving
Trials

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

Douglas Green January 18, 2021

Rating: 10

As I already mentioned, I would not hesitate to hire Kami to represent me or recommend her to family and friends. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague
Friend

I spent several years working along side at Kami at the public defender's office at the outset of our respective careers. We stayed in touch for many years after and she ended up coming to work at Reynolds Defense Firm becoming my supervisor.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client

Kami and I collaborated on many cases in the jobs at which we worked together.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
Metropolitan Public Defender - 2001-2006 Reynolds Defense Firm 2020-present

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Kami is unflappable and caring - she works very hard for her clients. I would definitely recommend her to a family member or friend if they needed help with a criminal case.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Kami is very knowledgable in the areas of the law in which she practices.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Kami can digest complicated legal and statutory schemes and explain them in simple terms for her clients to understand.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Kami communicates to and with her clients in an excellent manner.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Kami understands ethical challenges we often confront in criminal defense practice and handles those challenges with aplomb.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Any criminal case especially DUI's or other traffic crimes

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

MacDaniel E. Reynolds January 14, 2021

Rating: 10

Kami is an experienced and skilled DUI attorney, she cares about the folks she represents, and she is a great person as well. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Kami is our Senior Attorney, and she heads the Legal Department at Reynolds Defense Firm

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Different Client, Same Side of Case

While at Reynolds Defense Firm, Kami has done a fantastic job representing our clients through their DUI charges and related DMV hearings.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
She joined our firm in December, 2019

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Kami is fearless when it comes to doing what she believes is the right thing for Reynolds Defense Firm clients. She has decades of experience to draw from, and a calmness that allows her to think clearly even in the most challenging of circumstances.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Kami has 20 years experience defending people charged with crimes. She understands not just the law, but also how law enforcement officers are required to act in making an arrest.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Because Kami has represented thousands of people over her career, she knows how to look for the key issues in any DUI arrest situation.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Kami understands one of the fundamental truths that most attorneys never figure out - she not only knows when to speak on behalf of her clients, she also knows when not to speak. Knowing when to let a judge or jury work through a key argument or piece of evidence themselves is an art that Kami excels at.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Kami's ethical compass and her professionalism are unquestionable. I am proud to say she works at Reynolds Defense Firm.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
DUI law (also known Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants, or DUII)

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

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