25 Years in Oregon & Ready to Help You Now

25+ Years in Oregon & Ready To Help You Now

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Charged With a Crime in Oregon? Get Help in Minutes From Eugene Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Led by a Former Eugene City Prosecutor
25 Years in Oregon Courts
Author of “Finishing Machine” available on Amazon

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Mike Arnold,
Criminal Defense Attorney

4.9 stars — 88 Google Reviews

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When your freedom, record, and career are on the line, you need a criminal defense lawyer who knows how the State builds its case — because he used to build them. Mike Arnold is a former Eugene city prosecutor with 25 years in Oregon courts, defending DUII, domestic violence, Measure 11 felony, and federal charges across Lane County — with a particular passion for the falsely accused.

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Why You Should Choose Us

Former Prosecutor. 25 Years in Court.

Mike Arnold prosecuted cases for the City of Eugene and worked in the Lane County DA's office before ever defending one. After 25 years in Oregon courtrooms, we know how the State builds its case — and where it breaks. That insider view shapes every defense we build.

Focus On Your Future

We handle the hearings, filings, and negotiations while you keep your job and family steady. It's why we are highly rated on Google by our clients.

Local Attorneys Who Care & Act Fast

As Eugene attorneys, we know the Lane County courts, judges, and prosecutors. We move immediately — protecting evidence, deadlines, and your pretrial release before the State gets ahead of you.

Trial-Ready From The Start

We prepare every case as if it's going to trial — no surprises, no shortcuts. Favorable outcomes aren't handed out; they're earned through diligence and strategy.

Proof That Matters

At the Law Office of Mike Arnold, every case gets total focus and real urgency. Our work has been featured by CBS's 48 Hours and The Atlantic — and highly rated on google reviews by the people we've defended.

25 Years in Oregon Courts

Author of Finishing Machine

Former Eugene City Prosecutor

Highly Rated by Clients on Google

Practice Areas

The Law Office of Mike Arnold defends clients across Eugene, Springfield, and all of Lane County. Our criminal defense lawyers handle everything from DUII to Measure 11 felonies — in state, municipal, and federal court.

DUI Defense

Measure 11 &
Major Felonies

Domestic
Violence

Federal
Charges

False
Accusations

Gun &
Self-Defense Cases

Sex Crimes
Defense

Expungement

How The Process Works

Free Intake Call

Call or text 24/7 and tell our intake team what happened. It's free, confidential, and takes only a few minutes.

Meet Your Attorney

Walk through the State's case in a consultation, and get a clear flat-fee or hourly quote before you commit.

Build Your Case

We investigate immediately: evidence, witnesses, and every deadline, preparing your case as if it's going to trial.

Negotiation or Litigation

Whether the right path is negotiation or a jury, we pursue the strongest resolution available in your case.

Will I go to jail for a first DUII in Oregon?

Most first-time DUII cases in Oregon do not end in a long jail sentence, and many first offenders are eligible for the state's diversion program, which can keep a conviction off your record if you complete it. Eligibility rules are strict and fact-specific. Call or text us 24/7 and we'll tell you where you likely stand.

How do I protect my license after a DUII arrest in Oregon?

You have only 10 days from your arrest to request a DMV implied-consent hearing — miss it and your license suspension can take effect automatically. Request the hearing online and screenshot your submission before and after. Then get a defense lawyer moving on the criminal side. If you're inside the 10-day window, call or text us now.

What should I do if I'm falsely accused of domestic violence in Oregon?

Do not try to talk your way out of it with police or the accuser — statements made early are used later. Preserve every message, photo, and witness you can, and get counsel before your first court date. Defending the falsely accused is a core focus of this firm; a free intake call is the fastest first step.

How much does a criminal defense lawyer cost in Oregon?

It depends on the charge and the court, but you should never have to guess: we handle Oregon criminal cases on a flat-fee or hourly basis and quote the number up front. The intake call that starts the process is free. Call or text 24/7 to get a real answer for your case.

What happens at an arraignment in Oregon?

Arraignment is your first court appearance: the charges are read, a plea is entered, and the judge sets release conditions that can affect your home, job, and contact with family. What happens there follows you through the case, so don't walk in without advice. If your court date is coming up, call or text us today — 24/7.

We’re on a mission

How we approach Criminal Defense

Mike Arnold started on the other side of the courtroom — prosecuting cases for the City of Eugene and working in the Lane County District Attorney’s office while earning his law degree at the University of Oregon. For 25 years since, he has defended Oregonians in the state’s most demanding criminal cases, from DUII and domestic violence allegations to Measure 11 felonies and federal charges. His work has been covered by The Atlantic and CBS’s 48 Hours, and he wrote Finishing Machine, a true-crime account of defending an Oregon self-defense murder trial.

When you work with the Law Office of Mike Arnold, you get the whole team — and straight answers. If we’re not the right fit for your case, we’ll tell you. What we won’t do is waste your time with empty promises: we prepare every case as if it’s going to trial, because favorable outcomes are earned, not handed out.

We have a particular passion for the falsely accused — people whose freedom, families, and reputations are on the line over something they didn’t do. If that’s you, you will not have to convince us to take you seriously.

Former Eugene City Prosecutor
Martindale-Hubbell ‘Distinguished’ Rating — 2021
Licensed and Active Member of the Oregon State Bar

Attorney Mike Arnold

Charged With a Crime in Oregon? Get Help in Minutes From Eugene Criminal Defense Lawyers.