Jeff Napoli, Criminal Defense Attorney in Portland, Oregon
focused on Criminal Defense, Employment, and Litigation
Portland, OR
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Jeff Napoli is an attorney based in Portland, OREGON. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Employment, and Litigation. Currently practicing at Gilroy Napoli Short.
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- Portland, OREGON
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- Criminal Defense · Employment · Litigation
- Handles Criminal Defense, Employment, and Litigation matters from Portland, OREGON.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice (2026).
About Jeff Napoli: Jeff Napoli is an attorney based in Portland, OREGON. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Employment, and Litigation. Currently practicing at Gilroy Napoli Short.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Jeff Napoli
Jeff concentrates on criminal defense, employment, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Jeff handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Criminal Defense
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Employment
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Litigation
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Criminal Defense cases in Portland, Oregon
Jeff takes criminal defense matters in Portland, Oregon. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jeff agrees to represent you.
Employment cases in Portland, Oregon
Jeff takes employment matters in Portland, Oregon. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jeff agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Portland, Oregon
Jeff takes litigation matters in Portland, Oregon. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jeff agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Jeff Napoli — Attorney of Oregon criminal defense experience
Jeff Napoli is an attorney based in Portland, OREGON. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Employment, and Litigation. Currently practicing at Gilroy Napoli Short.
Jeff Napoli is dedicated to the areas of employment and tort litigation. Before establishing Gilroy Napoli Short, Jeff served as a Deputy District Attorney at the Washington County District Attorney’s Office, where he gained substantial trial experience by handling over 50 cases. He currently applies his extensive trial knowledge to achieve favorable outcomes for his clients.
In the field of employment law, Jeff has a strong focus on wrongful termination and discrimination, sexual harassment, racial harassment, retaliation, and whistleblowing cases. His tort litigation emphasis includes serious injury and accident cases, covering auto accidents, bicycle accidents, premise liability, and wrongful death cases. Jeff Napoli has successfully recovered over $2.5 million for his clients in the past 18 months.
Jeff is licensed to practice law in all state courts in Oregon and the United States District Court for the District of Oregon. He is also a member of the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association and the Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington County Bar Associations.
Jeff Napoli graduated from Gonzaga University School of Law in 1998. He earned his undergraduate degree from Willamette University in 1993, majoring in Psychology and minoring in Speech Communication.
Jeff's approach to criminal defense cases
Jeff Napoli is dedicated to the areas of employment and tort litigation. Before establishing Gilroy Napoli Short, Jeff served as a Deputy District Attorney at the Washington County District Attorney’s Office, where he gained substantial trial experience by handling over 50 cases. He currently applies his extensive trial knowledge to achieve favorable outcomes for his clients. In the field of…
Clients Jeff works with
Jeff reviews new inquiries case-by-case for criminal defense, employment, and litigation matters in Portland and the surrounding Oregon area.
Credentials
Jeff Napoli's legal education and bar admissions
Willamette University
B.A. · 1993
Gonzaga University
J.D. · 1998
Jurisdictions
Jeff's state bar admissions
Oregon, Oregon State
ACTIVE
Jeff studied at B.A. in Willamette University and J.D. in Gonzaga University.
Law school and academic background
Jeff completed B.A. in Willamette University and J.D. in Gonzaga University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Jeff runs in Oregon is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Jeff Napoli
Jeff has received 2 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026).
Locations
Office locations for Jeff Napoli in Portland, Oregon
Jeff's primary office is at Portland, Oregon, 12755. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Jeff Napoli — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new criminal defense attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Jeff usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Jeff charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jeff's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Jeff will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a criminal defense attorney in Portland, Oregon
A short list to run through before you commit: How many criminal defense matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Jeff
Jeff discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in criminal defense practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every criminal defense matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Jeff confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Jeff's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many criminal defense practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Jeff Napoli
How much does it cost to hire Jeff for a criminal defense case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Jeff walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Jeff offer a free consultation?
Jeff charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jeff's office. Some criminal defense attorneys offer free consults — check Jeff's current terms during booking.
How long do criminal defense cases in Oregon typically take?
Simple criminal defense matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Jeff gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Jeff take my case if I'm outside Portland?
Jeff is licensed in Oregon. Matters governed by Oregon law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Jeff will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Jeff?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Jeff will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Jeff accepting new criminal defense clients right now?
Jeff's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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