Lindsey Burrows, Appellate Attorney in Portland, Oregon
focused on Appellate and Criminal Defense
Portland, OR
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Lindsey Burrows is an attorney based in Portland, OREGON. The practice focuses on Appellate and Criminal Defense. Currently practicing at Burrows Appellate Law LLC.
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- Portland, OREGON
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- Appellate · Criminal Defense
- Handles Appellate and Criminal Defense matters from Portland, OREGON.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026).
About Lindsey Burrows: Lindsey Burrows is an attorney based in Portland, OREGON. The practice focuses on Appellate and Criminal Defense. Currently practicing at Burrows Appellate Law LLC.
Areas of practice
Lindsey's practice areas in Portland
Lindsey concentrates on appellate and criminal defense. Each area below outlines the kind of case Lindsey handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Appellate cases in Portland, Oregon
Lindsey takes appellate 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 Lindsey agrees to represent you.
Criminal Defense cases in Portland, Oregon
Lindsey 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 Lindsey agrees to represent you.
Biography
Lindsey Burrows, appellate attorney serving Portland
Lindsey Burrows is an attorney based in Portland, OREGON. The practice focuses on Appellate and Criminal Defense. Currently practicing at Burrows Appellate Law LLC. Lindsey works from Portland, Oregon and takes on appellate matters across the region.
Lindsey Burrows has been fighting for her clients in Oregon’s courts for over fifteen years. Her law firm, Burrows Appellate Law, specializes in appeals, post-conviction relief, research and writing, and motions practice in complex criminal and civil cases.
After graduating cum laude from Lewis and Clark Law School, Lindsey entered law practice as an appellate public defender. During that time, she represented hundreds of clients in direct appeals of their criminal convictions and in DNA-testing appeals.
In 2017, Lindsey joined the law firm O’Connor Weber. In 2023, she served as Deputy General Counsel to Oregon Governor Tina Kotek. Lindsey started Burrows Appellate Law LLC in 2025 to provide exceptional legal services to Oregonians.
Burrows Appellate Law represents clients on appeal in the Oregon Court of Appeals, the Oregon Supreme Court, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Lindsey has obtained over 100 published opinions for her clients, including eight wins in the Oregon Supreme Court.
Burrows Appellate Law also accepts clients in post-conviction relief trial proceedings, compassionate release cases, motions, and more.
Lindsey has written articles and given presentations on a variety of topics related to appellate and criminal law. She is a coauthor of the Oregon State Bar’s Criminal Law Barbook chapter on warrants and has served on multiple workgroups and committees, including a legislative workgroup on DNA-testing legislation, and numerous judicial selection committees. She regularly guest lectures in law school classrooms and mentors law students, and she serves on the ACLU of Oregon’s Lawyers’ Committee.
In her free time, Lindsey enjoys skiing, hiking, reading, and cheering for the Portland Thorns.
How Lindsey handles appellate matters
Lindsey Burrows has been fighting for her clients in Oregon’s courts for over fifteen years. Her law firm, Burrows Appellate Law, specializes in appeals, post-conviction relief, research and writing, and motions practice in complex criminal and civil cases. After graduating cum laude from Lewis and Clark Law School, Lindsey entered law practice as an appellate public defender. During that time,…
Who Lindsey represents
Lindsey reviews new inquiries case-by-case for appellate and criminal defense matters in Portland and the surrounding Oregon area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Lindsey studied and practices
Lewis & Clark College
— · 2011
Lindsey studied at — in Lewis & Clark College.
Law school and academic background
Lindsey completed — in Lewis & Clark College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Lindsey runs in Oregon is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Lindsey's legal honors and published work
Lindsey has received 2 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice (2026).
Locations
Lindsey Burrows's office in Portland
Lindsey's primary office is at 333 SW Taylor Street, Suite 300, Portland, Oregon, 97204. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Burrows Appellate Law LLC
333 SW Taylor Street, Suite 300
Portland, Oregon 97204
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How to hire Lindsey Burrows — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new appellate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Lindsey usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Lindsey charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Lindsey'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; Lindsey will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a appellate attorney in Portland, Oregon
A short list to run through before you commit: How many appellate 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 Lindsey
Lindsey discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in appellate practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every appellate 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. Lindsey confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Lindsey's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many appellate practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Lindsey Burrows
How much does it cost to hire Lindsey for a appellate case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Lindsey walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Lindsey offer a free consultation?
Lindsey charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Lindsey's office. Some appellate attorneys offer free consults — check Lindsey's current terms during booking.
How long do appellate cases in Oregon typically take?
Simple appellate 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. Lindsey gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Lindsey take my case if I'm outside Portland?
Lindsey 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 — Lindsey 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 Lindsey?
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. Lindsey will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Lindsey accepting new appellate clients right now?
Lindsey's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Appellate attorneys serving Portland, Salem and Eugene in Oregon
Lindsey handles appellate matters throughout Oregon. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified appellate attorneys in that community.
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