Your record, and your freedom, are on the line. Attorney Robert Southwell is a former prosecutor who now fights exclusively for the accused. With an 84% success rate and 500+ clients defended, he knows exactly how the other side thinks.
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Misdemeanor assault convictions carry up to 1 year in jail
Early action = stronger defense options
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Criminal record affects jobs, housing & custody
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Practice Areas
Oregon’s assault laws are aggressively prosecuted. Even a first-time misdemeanor can follow you for life. Here’s what I handle:
Oregon’s most common assault charge. Covers intentional, knowing, or reckless physical injury. Even minor incidents can result in Class A misdemeanor charges.
Assault charges involving family members or intimate partners carry extra consequences including mandatory arrest policies and no-contact orders.
Charges for threatening behavior, unwanted contact, or self-defense situations that escalated. Many of these cases have strong defense options.
When a weapon is involved, charges can be elevated. I analyze whether weapon allegations are legally sound and fight for charge reductions.
Often charged alongside assault. I challenge the circumstances of arrest and work to have these companion charges dismissed.
Already have a misdemeanor on your record? I help qualifying clients clear prior convictions so they can move forward.
Why Southwell Law
Robert started as a prosecutor in Milwaukee and Marathon County, Wisconsin. He knows every strategy the DA will use — and how to counter it.
Decades of Salem courtroom experience means real credibility with the people who decide your case.
You'll know your cost upfront. No hourly billing anxiety while your case is pending.
This is all we do. Every resource, every tool, and every skill is focused on defending the accused.
You'll always know where your case stands. No chasing your attorney for updates.
Arrests don't happen on business hours. Neither does our commitment to clients.
“Receiving quality legal representation should be the bare minimum. I believe great criminal defense requires more — an attorney who listens, who appreciates the severe impact a charge can have on your life and family, and who keeps you informed every step of the way.”
YEARS OF
EXPERIENCE
CASE SUCCESS RATE*
SATISFIED
CLIENTS
What to Expect
Call, chat, or submit the form. We'll review your situation within 24 hours — no cost, no obligation.
We review police reports, arrest records, and witness accounts to identify procedural errors and weaknesses in the prosecution's case.
Robert builds your personalized strategy — from self-defense arguments to suppression motions and negotiated reductions.
Whether in negotiations or at trial, we pursue the best possible outcome — dismissal, acquittal, or reduced charges.
Every day you wait is a day the prosecution is building their case. Call or contact us today for a free, confidential consultation.
