Alisa B Fye, Criminal Defense Attorney in Portland, Oregon

Alisa concentrates on criminal defense and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Alisa handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Criminal Defense

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• Personal Injury

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Alisa's primary office is at 4134 SW Flower St, Portland, OR, 97221. 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 Alisa usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Alisa 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 Alisa for a criminal defense case?

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

• Does Alisa offer a free consultation?

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

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

  Alisa 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 — Alisa 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 Alisa?

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

• Is Alisa accepting new criminal defense clients right now?

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