Kami Jo White, Criminal Defense Attorney in Portland, Oregon

Kami concentrates on criminal defense and dui/dwi. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kami handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Criminal Defense

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• DUI/DWI

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Kami's primary office is at 3220 SW 1st Ave. Ste. 200, Portland, OR, 97239. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new criminal defense attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kami usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Kami 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.

• How much does it cost to hire Kami for a criminal defense case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kami walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Kami offer a free consultation?

  Kami charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kami's office. Some criminal defense attorneys offer free consults — check Kami'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. Kami gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Kami take my case if I'm outside Portland?

  Kami 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 — Kami 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 Kami?

  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. Kami will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Kami accepting new criminal defense clients right now?

  Kami's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.