Milan E Castillo, Criminal Defense Attorney in Salem, Oregon

Milan concentrates on criminal defense, estate planning, family law, personal injury, and poa. Each area below outlines the kind of case Milan handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Criminal Defense

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• Estate Planning

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• Personal Injury

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Milan's primary office is at 1305 Cannon St Se, Salem, OR, 97302. 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 Milan usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Milan 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 Milan for a criminal defense case?

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

• Does Milan offer a free consultation?

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

• Can Milan take my case if I'm outside Salem?

  Milan 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 — Milan 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 Milan?

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

• Is Milan accepting new criminal defense clients right now?

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