Mary Sofia
Portland, OR
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Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Criminal Defense
Language
English
About
Experienced, Thoughtful, Aggressive Criminal DefenseCall for a Free ConsultationI am an experienced criminal defense lawyer who is passionate about fighting for the underdog, and I bring multiple years of experience representing adults and juveniles facing serious crimes.Over the past ten years, I have spent my career working within the criminal justice system to make it more equitable through litigation as well as through policy and law reform. I have practiced in multiple counties throughout the state, and I have significant experience representing people in court.In addition to fighting for people's rights in the courtroom, I spent three sessions as a policy advocate at the Oregon legislature pushing for criminal justice reforms including amending the constitution to make all jury verdicts unanimous, requiring prosecutors to finally record grand jury proceedings, limiting the imposition of the death penalty in Oregon, and significantly revising the punitive and outdated Measure 11 laws unfairly impacting Oregon's youth.I believe in a just criminal justice system, and that is why I do this work.
Practices Areas
Criminal Defense
Language
English
Contact
{SofiaLaw}1050 SW 6th Avenue, Suite 1415Portland, OR, 972041050 SW 6th Avenue, Suite 1415Portland, OR, 97204
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Mary was the last of 6 attorneys I consulted with for my case, and I instantly knew she was the right one. She expertly navigated the challenges COVID-19 presented us with getting our day in court, and kept me involved every step of the way. Not only is she not afraid of a trial like other attorneys, but she delivers results. I was incredibly impressed with her poise, agility, and tenacity in the court room. I'll definitely be recommending her any chance I get.
She was a fire cracker very aggressive . She always went the extra mile . no DA.scares her. This is from Leon. Great job Mary and thank you
Mary Sell is probably the best Attorney I have ever had. She always seemed concerned over my feelings about the case. She is articulate, polite and is not condescending to us low income people. I do believe her speech to the judge is what saved me a prison term. She stated the facts of my case clearly and in an understandable chronology that showed my serious intent for Recovery. I cannot praise her enough.
I ended up getting in a little bit of trouble in Oregon over a year ago when up on vacation for a wedding. Mary helped protect me in court so I did not have to drive from my hometown in California 8 hours away. Through the process she got me a smaller penalty of diversion instead of a DUI. Since there were a lot of court ordered tasks from the judge Mary helped me understand what I had to do and she even got me off of one of the big tasks of driving with a breathalyzer for a year. This helped me out since I just bought a new car and had to drive business associates around. The breathalyzer would have been bad for business and should not have been a penalty since I was not caught driving under the influence of alcohol nor did I ever driver while drinking. She kept in contact with me and my counselor through the process which helped since the counselor did not communicate well and was some times asking the impossible from me. Overrall Mary was not expensive like most lawyers and went up and beyond to serve me. I would recommend her to anyone in the Oregon area that needed defense. She works hard for you and is super polite and understanding. Go with Mary and you won't regret it.
She helped me out BIG time. I would be without a license and a lot of money in debt if it was not for her. She did an amazing job and paid attention to a lot of detail. Especially for being a court appointed attorney. I was very impressed!
Mary Sell was very helpful with my case she never hesitated and got the ball rolling immediately. She came up with a parenting plan that I totally agreed on and told me everything about custody battles and the way to go about it so everything would work out in my favor. I was over satisfied with all her hard work on helping me to get the things I wanted done. It was all done in a reasonable time too. She made a short time in my life that I thought was going to be rough really smooth and I really appreciate everything she did. She really is the best choice when seeking professional help!
Mary had a very effective communication style and was very attentive to the important aspects of my concerns. She also managed her time during our appointments well and was trustworthy with the information I divulged to her about my case and my past. Her motivation is easily apparent and her energetic and focused response to the case shows she is in it to assist her clients the best she can. I would absolutely recommend her services and would return if the need ever arose again.
Mary helped me brainstorm and navigate my way through a legal matter concerning custody. Mary never insisted on one option, instead, she helped me explore a few different options and promptly saw to it that it was clearly and concisely placed in writing when an agreement was obtained. She also gave me free legal advice on another matter. Mary was always clear about fees and timelines and the communication was always open. I never felt left out of the loop, actually, I felt quite engaged in the process.
Mary was the last of 6 attorneys I consulted with for my case, and I instantly knew she was the right one. She expertly navigated the challenges COVID-19 presented us with getting our day in court, and kept me involved every step of the way. Not only is she not afraid of a trial like other attorneys, but she delivers results. I was incredibly impressed with her poise, agility, and tenacity in the court room. I'll definitely be recommending her any chance I get.
She was a fire cracker very aggressive . She always went the extra mile . no DA.scares her. This is from Leon. Great job Mary and thank you
Mary Sell is probably the best Attorney I have ever had. She always seemed concerned over my feelings about the case. She is articulate, polite and is not condescending to us low income people. I do believe her speech to the judge is what saved me a prison term. She stated the facts of my case clearly and in an understandable chronology that showed my serious intent for Recovery. I cannot praise her enough.
I ended up getting in a little bit of trouble in Oregon over a year ago when up on vacation for a wedding. Mary helped protect me in court so I did not have to drive from my hometown in California 8 hours away. Through the process she got me a smaller penalty of diversion instead of a DUI. Since there were a lot of court ordered tasks from the judge Mary helped me understand what I had to do and she even got me off of one of the big tasks of driving with a breathalyzer for a year. This helped me out since I just bought a new car and had to drive business associates around. The breathalyzer would have been bad for business and should not have been a penalty since I was not caught driving under the influence of alcohol nor did I ever driver while drinking. She kept in contact with me and my counselor through the process which helped since the counselor did not communicate well and was some times asking the impossible from me. Overrall Mary was not expensive like most lawyers and went up and beyond to serve me. I would recommend her to anyone in the Oregon area that needed defense. She works hard for you and is super polite and understanding. Go with Mary and you won't regret it.
She helped me out BIG time. I would be without a license and a lot of money in debt if it was not for her. She did an amazing job and paid attention to a lot of detail. Especially for being a court appointed attorney. I was very impressed!
Mary Sell was very helpful with my case she never hesitated and got the ball rolling immediately. She came up with a parenting plan that I totally agreed on and told me everything about custody battles and the way to go about it so everything would work out in my favor. I was over satisfied with all her hard work on helping me to get the things I wanted done. It was all done in a reasonable time too. She made a short time in my life that I thought was going to be rough really smooth and I really appreciate everything she did. She really is the best choice when seeking professional help!
Mary had a very effective communication style and was very attentive to the important aspects of my concerns. She also managed her time during our appointments well and was trustworthy with the information I divulged to her about my case and my past. Her motivation is easily apparent and her energetic and focused response to the case shows she is in it to assist her clients the best she can. I would absolutely recommend her services and would return if the need ever arose again.
Mary helped me brainstorm and navigate my way through a legal matter concerning custody. Mary never insisted on one option, instead, she helped me explore a few different options and promptly saw to it that it was clearly and concisely placed in writing when an agreement was obtained. She also gave me free legal advice on another matter. Mary was always clear about fees and timelines and the communication was always open. I never felt left out of the loop, actually, I felt quite engaged in the process.
Mary was the last of 6 attorneys I consulted with for my case, and I instantly knew she was the right one. She expertly navigated the challenges COVID-19 presented us with getting our day in court, and kept me involved every step of the way. Not only is she not afraid of a trial like other attorneys, but she delivers results. I was incredibly impressed with her poise, agility, and tenacity in the court room. I'll definitely be recommending her any chance I get.
She was a fire cracker very aggressive . She always went the extra mile . no DA.scares her. This is from Leon. Great job Mary and thank you
Mary Sell is probably the best Attorney I have ever had. She always seemed concerned over my feelings about the case. She is articulate, polite and is not condescending to us low income people. I do believe her speech to the judge is what saved me a prison term. She stated the facts of my case clearly and in an understandable chronology that showed my serious intent for Recovery. I cannot praise her enough.
I ended up getting in a little bit of trouble in Oregon over a year ago when up on vacation for a wedding. Mary helped protect me in court so I did not have to drive from my hometown in California 8 hours away. Through the process she got me a smaller penalty of diversion instead of a DUI. Since there were a lot of court ordered tasks from the judge Mary helped me understand what I had to do and she even got me off of one of the big tasks of driving with a breathalyzer for a year. This helped me out since I just bought a new car and had to drive business associates around. The breathalyzer would have been bad for business and should not have been a penalty since I was not caught driving under the influence of alcohol nor did I ever driver while drinking. She kept in contact with me and my counselor through the process which helped since the counselor did not communicate well and was some times asking the impossible from me. Overrall Mary was not expensive like most lawyers and went up and beyond to serve me. I would recommend her to anyone in the Oregon area that needed defense. She works hard for you and is super polite and understanding. Go with Mary and you won't regret it.
She helped me out BIG time. I would be without a license and a lot of money in debt if it was not for her. She did an amazing job and paid attention to a lot of detail. Especially for being a court appointed attorney. I was very impressed!
Mary Sell was very helpful with my case she never hesitated and got the ball rolling immediately. She came up with a parenting plan that I totally agreed on and told me everything about custody battles and the way to go about it so everything would work out in my favor. I was over satisfied with all her hard work on helping me to get the things I wanted done. It was all done in a reasonable time too. She made a short time in my life that I thought was going to be rough really smooth and I really appreciate everything she did. She really is the best choice when seeking professional help!
Mary had a very effective communication style and was very attentive to the important aspects of my concerns. She also managed her time during our appointments well and was trustworthy with the information I divulged to her about my case and my past. Her motivation is easily apparent and her energetic and focused response to the case shows she is in it to assist her clients the best she can. I would absolutely recommend her services and would return if the need ever arose again.
Mary helped me brainstorm and navigate my way through a legal matter concerning custody. Mary never insisted on one option, instead, she helped me explore a few different options and promptly saw to it that it was clearly and concisely placed in writing when an agreement was obtained. She also gave me free legal advice on another matter. Mary was always clear about fees and timelines and the communication was always open. I never felt left out of the loop, actually, I felt quite engaged in the process.