Karma Read

5 years of experience
DUI & DWI
Colorado, Oregon

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Donald Molnar September 25, 2024

Rating: 10

If you are ever in the unfortunate situation of needing a DUII lawyer, you will be not be disappointed with Karma. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Karma and I are both attorneys 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

Karma and I have our own caseloads, but frequently work together and collaborate on our cases.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
Early 20024 to Present

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

Karma is highly intelligent and has an incredibly strong work ethic. She takes the necessary time to explore all avenues for her clients. She gets great results.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Karma has a command of DUII law and criminal defense generally. Karma keeps up to date on all developments in DUI practice area, and I frequently call upon her for her vast knowledge and experience.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Karma and I have worked together extensively on motions and trial preparation. I enjoy working with her greatly, and I am a better attorney because of her advice.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Karma cares for her clients and it shows in her communication. She is articulate and able to able to explain complex legal in a simple and concise manner. She puts clients at ease with her calm but confident demeanor.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Karma exemplifies professionalism, as do all the attorneys and employees at Reynolds Defense Firm.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
DUII Defense, Traffic Crimes, Criminal Defense, Implied Consent hearings.

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

Client Relations
Collaboration
Dispute Resolution
Document Review
Drafting
Emotional Intelligence
Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
Legal Research
Legal Writing
Litigation
Mediation
Negotiation
Oral Argument
Problem Solving
Pro Bono and Community Services
Project Management
Trials
Use of Technology

Q. Please provide any additional comments about this lawyer
I am so pleased Karma joined our firm. We could not have a selected a finer attorney. Karma is dedicated to her job and puts in the hours to get extraordinary results for her clients.

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

Craig M. Hopkins August 15, 2024

Rating: 10

Karma is an outstanding attorney. I cannot imagine another lawyer who strives for excellence in the way that Karma does. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

I currently work with Karma 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

Each attorney in our firm carries their own case law but we often collaborate.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
7/25/22-Present

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

Karma has a wide variety of experience in the law. Her broad spectrum of knowledge makes her an exceptionally effective advocate.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Ms. Read is an expert at legal research and writing. She is often chosen to work on special projects for the firm as a result of her legal knowledge.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Karma will often contribute to group discussions about complex legal issues that require thorough legal analysis.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Karma will consistently and cheerfully take time from her schedule to assist other lawyers in the firm.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Karma is a solid attorney. She knows and respects all of the ethical and professional boundaries required of a professional advocate.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Criminal Law, DUI, DWI

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

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

Richard E Oberdorfer May 17, 2024

Rating: 10

I can't say enough good things about Karma Read. Her intelligence and hard work have made my life and practice appreciably better. She's great with judges, opponents, and clients! View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

We work together at Reynolds Defense Firm. Karma litigates DMV hearings and handles calendar conflicts. She's outstanding with clients, and she cares about and works hard on the law. .

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 work together at Reynolds Defense Firm.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
2024

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

Outstanding advocacy and understanding of how to cross-examine police officers. Adept at client communications, Karma helps clients see how the law applies to their case and reviews what are, and aren't, defenses. Hard-working and diligent, I'm very glad to get to work with Karma.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Will leave no rock unturned on legal research. Litigated many cases as a public defender in Colorado, I am happy to be working with her on Oregon DUII law.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Understands how administrative and criminal apply to our cases.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Outstanding at talking to clients and helping them understand their situation, exposure, defenses.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Always polite and professional. Unflappable. Doesn't lose her temper.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
DUII and criminal law

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

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

Rachel Shinville May 15, 2024

Rating: 10

Karma is a fantastic attorney. Her intelligence, criminal defense experience, and dedication to her work makes her an asset to any firm, organization, or client that works with her. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

We are currently coworkers.

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 work in the same practice area and represent similar clients.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
April 2024 - Present

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

Karma truly cares about her clients both personally and professionally, and it shows in the work she does. She handles her cases with dedication, an eye for detail, and compassion that greatly benefit her clients.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Karma is very knowledgeable about the law and skilled at crafting creative arguments to difficult legal issues. I've collaborated with Karma on several cases and value her opinion highly.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Karma is adept at thorough legal research and analysis. She is smart, precise, and always prepared.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Karma is very personable and authentic. She takes the time to understand and address her clients' greatest concerns.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Karma has a strong moral compass and takes her ethical obligations seriously.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Criminal Law, DUII Defense

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

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

Anthony Li May 14, 2024

Rating: 10

Karma is a kind and dedicated advocate for clients who face tough choices and tough facts. It takes an uncommon person to continue to go to bat for clients day in and day out in the courtroom, but Karma handles her cases with professionalism and competence while still making time to assist coworkers and confer on tough legal questions when other seek her advice. She is an asset to any firm or organization associated with her and her clients reap the benefits of having a sharp advocate on board. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

I have known Karma for several years since we worked together at the same externship at the Oregon Innocence Project. We are currently coworkers.

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

Different Client, Same Side of Case

We work in the same practice area and represent very similar clients. Karma and I have separate clients.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
I worked with this lawyer in 2017-18, and now currently work with this lawyer from late April 2024 to present.

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

Karma is an intelligent and dedicated advocate. She takes client matters seriously and always tries to obtain the best result. She has experience defending, negotiating, and litigating criminal cases that she puts to work for the benefit of her clients.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Karma is aware of where the pressure points are in a case because she knows the law. She is cognizant of issues that are ripe for argument, and makes use of research databases as necessary to find the answers to her client's questions.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Karma is a sharp analyst and critical thinker who helps her clients (and her colleagues) get to the heart of the issue and craft winning arguments.

Communication Skills: Excellent

My experiences with Karma demonstrate that she keeps clients informed and up to date, discusses hard topics with them when needed, and does not shy away from giving people honest assessments and legal opinions.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Karma treats her ethical obligations as paramount. She coordinates and negotiates with opposing counsel in an evenhanded and professional way. She is kind to her clients that are facing difficult circumstances.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Criminal Law, DUII Defense

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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