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Kyle Vinyard

7 years of experience
DUI & DWI
Oregon

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Donald Molnar September 24, 2024

Rating: 10

I you need a DUII lawyer, I guarantee you that Kyle will do everything in his power to get the best outcome possible. He is a great negotiator and trial lawyer. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Kyle and I are attorneys at Reynolds Defense Firm. I've known Kyle for almost 3 years.

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

Same Client
Different Client, Same Side of Case

Kyle and I both represent individuals accused of traffic crimes.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
March 2022 - Present

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

Kyle is very intelligent. He develops creative legal arguments that work for his clients. His oral advocacy is outstanding. Kyle is also an eloquent writer.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Kyle's loves the law and it shows. He enjoys legal research and stays apprised of current developments in the law. I often go to Kyle for advice on challenging legal issues in my cases.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Kyle enjoys analyzing complex legal issues. He works through his cases in meticulous detail. I assure you if there is a legal defense applicable to your case, Kyle will raise the issue with vigorous advocacy. I often utilize Kyle's research in my own work

Communication Skills: Excellent

Kyle is a fantastic orator and writer. Kyle has such a command of DUII law, it is easy for him to talk to clients. He approaches his clients with compassion and empathy. He also has a great sense of humor. Kyle's clients listen to him and follow his advice, and he gets fantastic results.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Kyle has developed great relationships over the years with judges, prosecutors, and other defense attorneys. He has the unique ability to fight hard and zealously for his clients, but in a respectful and professional manner. Kyle is persuasive and effective in convincing others to accept his arguments.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
I recommend Kyle for all types of criminal defense, but his specialty is DUII defense.

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

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

Craig M. Hopkins August 15, 2024

Rating: 10

On a scale of one to ten, Kyle could not rate less than a ten. He proactively offers assistance when appropriate and his legal analysis is consistently spot on. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Kyle and I work together 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 lawyer in our firm carries their own caseload 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

Mr. Vinyard was and is an effective advocate due to his diligence and love for the law.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

I rate Kyle as the lawyer with the most legal knowledge in our firm.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Kyle has won cases based solely on his legal analysis and motions which carry the day.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Kyle communicates with style, grace and humor when appropriate.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Kyle steadfastly adheres to the ethical and professional standards required in our profession.

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 July 11, 2024

Rating: 10

Not only would I recommend Kyle to family and friends, I have, without reservation. I knew they'd be well-served by him. He's an outstanding lawyer and a credit to our profession. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

I currently work with Kyle at Reynolds Defense Firm. Prior to working together, I was impressed with Kyle when I'd see him in court. Whenever he was called to counsel table, I would stop what I was doing and listen, because I knew I was going to see great advocacy.

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

Same Client

Kyle and I occasionally cover cases for one another, or handle cases for the same client in different jurisdictions.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
Kyle and I have worked together since late March, 2024, continuously.

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

Kyle has perfected the art of humanizing his client in the very limited time lawyers are allotted at counsel table in busy metropolitan courts. He also has experience in rural courts, and understands the rules and motivations involved.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Kyle has an encyclopedic knowledge of the law. He always wants to know the correct answer, and on the rare occasion he does not have the answer off the top of his head, he will find it.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Smart and diligent, Kyle will go down a rabbit hole to analyze any issue -- but he does not rely on his own intellect, and instead workshops legal issues in attorney meetings too. He is persuadable, but he will stick to his guns when he believes he's right. I trust his intuition, even when we might disagree on a conclusion.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Kyle walks the tightrope of being both kind and a fierce advocate. To opponents he will not back down when he knows he's right. To clients he is kind and decent. He's simply a good human being, and a great lawyer.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Armed with a ferocious appetite for what's right, Kyle will not back down from an ethical question and will do the right thing ethically even where it's uncomfortable.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
DUII and criminal law, Kyle will take care of his client with care, patience and intelligence.

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

Client Relations
Collaboration
Emotional Intelligence
Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
Legal Research
Legal Writing
Litigation
Oral Argument
Problem Solving
Trials

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

Anthony Li June 3, 2024

Rating: 10

Kyle's is personable with a depth of knowledge that exceeds his years in practice. He handles complexity well and litigates effectively on his clients' behalf. He is ardent in negotiation, putting his experience to work for clients, and persuading opposing parties of the strength of his position. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Kyle and I have worked together at Reynolds Defense Firm since 2021.

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

Different Client, Same Side of Case

Kyle and I both work with firm clients, generally not the same clients.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
From 2021 to present.

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

Kyle is extremely knowledgeable and uses his experience as a former prosecutor to his clients' advantage. He knows how the other side thinks and builds their cases, and is able to present that perspective to his clients for their benefit.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Kyle actively stays up to date on new legal developments in Oregon courts and is often the first person in our firm to share a meaningful new appellate case or higher court decision. Kyle is not only aware of these developments, he takes an active role in seeking them out and sharing them with colleagues.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Kyle approaches cases logically and applies facts to law in a way that encompasses not just the theory behind cases, but the practical day-to-day ways in which courts function and apply their own jurisdictional rules. The result is a comprehensive knowledge in his jurisdictions that creates predictability for clients and allows him to work within those systems to get the best outcomes for his clients.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Kyle is great at distilling complicated concepts and linking them to anecdotes or stories that illustrate their effects. His passion for understanding the law comes through in his communications with clients, as well as his empathy for difficult situations. Kyle also has an (appropriate) sense of humor that can help to take the pressure out of hard conversations.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Kyle is diligent to a tee with clients, courts, and his colleagues. He is a professional in every sense of the word. He is reliable and prepared in court appearances, negotiations, on phone calls, and during meetings.

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

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

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

Karma Read May 24, 2024

Rating: 10

Kyle is a kind and dedicated advocate for clients. He is also an excellent colleague and mentor. He is an asset to any firm or organization associated with him. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

We work together 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

We work together at Reynolds Defense Firm but have different clients.

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

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

Kyle is quick witted, creative, has an eye for detail, and has excellent judgment. He is skilled at presenting information both to clients and courts in a way that is clear, concise and benefits his clients.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Kyle is an experienced attorney with a firm grasp on the law.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Kyle reliably assesses the strengths and weaknesses of legal theories and analyzes evidence in a manner that enables him to find positive outcomes for people facing tough facts.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Kyle has excellent communication skills. He listens actively, he relates to others, he demonstrates empathy, and he is assertive.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Kyle has a strong moral compass and treats his ethical obligations as paramount.

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

Rachel Shinville May 15, 2024

Rating: 10

Kyle is a highly effective and intelligent advocate and a valuable asset to his clients and colleagues alike. 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

Kyle and I have worked together on multiple client matters and frequently strategize about cases together.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
July 2023 - Present.

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

Kyle is dedicated, smart, confident, and cares a lot about his clients.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Kyle has an impressive and nearly encyclopedic knowledge of the law. As a colleague working in the same practice area and representing very similar clients, I value his opinion highly.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Kyle is a sharp and creative critical thinker. He is skilled at quickly evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of any case and excels at identifying novel areas in the law that are ripe for argument.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Kyle is able to explain complex legal concepts in a clear and understandable manner that instills confidence in his clients, colleagues, and the Court.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Kyle has a strong moral compass and takes his professional 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

Kami White September 1, 2023

Rating: 10

Kyle is a very valuable part of our firm and our clients feel lucky to have him at their side. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

I have supervised Kyle at RDF since July, 2021.

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

Same Client

I have collaborated with Kyle on many cases in the past two years.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
July, 2021-present.

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

Kyle has experience both as a prosecutor as well as a defense attorney which gives him the ability to see cases from all sides and that credibilty is very valuable to his clients.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Kyle has an excellent grasp of the law and is always striving to know even more.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Kyle is a quick thinker and able to distill authority efficiently to the the benefit of his clients.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Kyle is very personable and compassionate. He is able to discern a client's greatest concerns and focus on addressing those as a priority.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Kyle has a very strong sense of right and wrong and a good grasp of the professionals rules.

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

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

Arbitration
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
Other

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

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