Experienced, Aggressive and Affordable Criminal Defense
The Law Office of Drew K. Baumchen, LLC specializes in defending criminal and DUII cases. As a former Deputy District Attorney, Drew K. Baumchen has the skill, knowledge, and experience to defend all levels and types of criminal charges.
When you become a client of The Law Office of Drew K. Baumchen, LLC, he puts you in control of your criminal case. If you are looking to clear your name or vindicate your constitutional rights, Drew has the litigation and trial experience to stand up to the police and challenge the government's case against you. If you prefer to discretely pursue a settlement or plea negotiations, he will aggressively negotiate with the District Attorney or prosecutor and work toward creating solutions for your case that meet your specific needs. Either way, you decide how your case is handled.
Drew carefully screens every criminal case that comes into his office so that he can evaluate the charge(s) against you (even if none have been filed yet) and their potential consequences, determine the complexity of the case, advise you of your legal position, and discuss ways to handle your case. Once you have hired him to represent you, Drew will review the evidence against you and work with you to decide if the charge(s) against you are appropriate, and talk with you about whether the government violated your rights during their investigation and how he can defend your case at trial. He will also go over the arguments he would make to the judge at sentencing to help you if you plead or are found guilty. Drew is committed to working with you, hand-in-hand, on each and every step of your criminal case.
For information about how Drew K. Baumchen handles and defends specific types of cases, please click on the appropriate link below or just scroll down the page until you find what you are looking for:
Assault and Harassment
Domestic Violence and Restraining Orders
Drug Charges
DUI/DUII/DWI
Expungements
Marijuana and Medical Marijuana
Measure 11 Offenses
Theft / Forgery/ ID Theft
Traffic Offenses and Charges
Other Offenses
Assault
Successfully defending assault charges requires a delicate blend of skill and experience. An experienced criminal defense attorney has the skill to use legal and factual issues to help you defend your case. When appropriate, we will raise the defenses of self-defense and mutual combat to defend the charges against you. Also, the seriousness of an assault charge depends on the nature and type of injury that was inflicted upon the alleged "victim." Drew K. Baumchen has experience explaining the various legal definitions of different types of injuries to juries and can use this experience to defend your assault case at your trial. He will hold the prosecution accountable to their obligation to prove your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
Domestic Violence
Domestic violence and domestic abuse charges can have serious consequences on your life, your living situation, your relationship with your spouse or partner, and your family. As a Deputy District Attorney, Drew K. Baumchen personally handled multiple domestic violence cases and is familiar with the special legal concerns that come with domestic violence charges. If you are charged with a domestic violence offense, Drew can help make sure that your spouse or partner doesn't put you out of your house or prevent you from seeing your family, and can help you protect your right to own and possess firearms. Early intervention is key, so if you have been charged or arrested with a domestic violence offense, you should contact The Law Office of Drew K. Baumchen as soon as possible.
Drug Charges: Possession, Delivery, and Manufacturing
From possession of small amounts of marijuana to major drug manufacturing or delivery charges, Drew K. Baumchen has the experience and knowledge to help you fight your drug case. Drug cases almost always involve some sort of search by the police. In fact, many major drug cases involve search warrants obtained by the police or the use of drug-sniffing dogs, or sometimes even both. While working in the District Attorney's Office, Drew handled numerous drug cases and investigations, and is experienced and knowledgeable about Oregon's drug laws, as well as the legal protections you have against unreasonable searches and seizures by the police. Not only is Drew an expert in drug-dog cases but he also has ample experience with search warrants and knows exactly what sort of challenges can be made to get a search warrant thrown out of court. Drew knows that just because the police have a drug-dog or a search warrant doesn't mean that they can violate your constitutional rights.
In addition to challenging searches and search warrants in drug cases, Drew K. Baumchen is also very familiar with Oregon's complex sentencing laws for drug offenses. Under Oregon's Felony Sentencing Guidelines, drug offenses can become much more serious depending on the amount of illegal substances involved, whether there was a financial motivation for the offense, and if the offense is designated as a "Commercial Drug Offense," which usually involves a number of factors. Drew has extensive experience with these special sentencing laws, will take the time to be sure that you understand the charges against you and the potential penalties they carry, and will work with you to defend your drug possession, delivery, or manufacture case.
Expungements
In today's information age, a criminal record can follow you wherever you go. An arrest or conviction for even a misdemeanor can keep you from getting a job, an occupational or professional license, or even getting into some colleges or trade schools. A felony conviction may have even more severe consequences and could prevent you from lawfully owning, purchasing, or even possessing a firearm. Fortunately, Oregon law allows a person to clear their criminal record if they meet certain qualifications. Drew K. Baumchen has extensive experience with Oregon's complicated expungement laws and can help clear your record so you can start over with a clean slate.
Marijuana and Medical Marijuana
While many today feel that marijuana is relatively harmless, the penalties for possessing, growing, or distributing marijuana are still far from it. A conviction for possession of just a very small amount of marijuana, or even a pipe or marijuana "bong," could result in a driver's license suspension of six months or more and disqualification from federal Financial Aid programs for college students. And while Oregon state law is generally softer on marijuana offenses compared to federal law, a conviction for manufacturing (growing), delivering (distributing), or even simply possessing a large amount of marijuana could result in probation, jail, or even prison. Fortunately, Drew K. Baumchen has extensive experience with Oregon's complicated marijuana laws and can help defend you on these often very serious charges.
Oregon was one of the first states in the U.S. to pass a law legalizing the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes. Under the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program, people who possess a valid license from the Oregon Department of Human Services can legally grow and possess moderate amounts of marijuana. Even people who don't possess a valid medical marijuana card can sometimes assert the medical necessity of marijuana as a defense in a criminal case. However, the rules regulating the growth, possession, and use of medical marijuana are very strict and it's easy for even the most well-meaning medical marijuana patient to run afoul of the law and end up cited, arrested, or worse. Drew K. Baumchen is knowledgeable about Oregon's medical marijuana laws and has the skill and experience to defend cases involving medical marijuana. Not only can Drew help defend you if you are charged with a case involving medical marijuana, but he is also available to counsel or advise patients, growers, and caretakers on the laws regulating medical marijuana and what a patient or other card-holder must do to comply with these rules.
Measure 11
Ballot Measure 11 was enacted in 1994 by Oregon voters to prescribe mandatory minimum sentences for serious violent and sexual offenses. Measure 11 crimes are generally the most serious criminal offenses under Oregon law and difficult to defend because they take discretion away from the judge and even the prosecutor. Drew K. Baumchen has experience handling Measure 11 cases, and he knows the strict laws regarding these types of offenses and how to work around them, when possible.
Often, early intervention is key to minimizing the charges being filed or preventing them from being filed at all. As a former prosecutor himself, Drew K. Baumchen knows how to deal with police and prosecutors during the investigation of a Measure 11 case. Drew also knows how to enlist the help of other professionals, including investigators, polygraph examiners, and psychological experts when appropriate, in order to present the most effective defense to these most serious charges.
Theft, Forgery, Fraud and Identity Theft (ID Theft)
Whether the charge is for shoplifting or something much more serious, Drew K. Baumchen has dealt with all levels of theft, forgery, fraud and identity theft (ID theft) cases. Drew knows what levels of proof the prosecution needs to make their case and what sort of challenges can be made to both the charges and the facts. Theft and fraud cases generally require the government to prove that the defendant intended to deceive or defraud for financial gain Even in cases where the government has evidence of the defendant's intent, Drew will hold the government accountable for proving the charges that they have filed.
Other Offenses
- Burglary
- Driving While Suspended
- Reckless Driving
- Failure to Perform the Duties of a Driver (Hit and Run)
- Disorderly Conduct
- Harassment
- Prostitution / UPPA
- Stalking / Restraining Order Violations (VRO)
- Weapon and Firearm Offenses (including Felon in Possession of a Fireram)
- Hunting and Fishing Offenses (Fish and Game)
- Traffic Violations (Speeding, Careless Driving, and others)