At Helzer Cromar & Schneider, we focus on the following areas of practice:
Family law — Rife with emotion, highly emotional clients come to our office lacking the ability to make sound decisions. (We don't want to characterize our clients as lacking ability to make sound decisions, even if they are! Our Portland family law attorneys bring experience and legal knowledge in helping them get through a difficult time. Our family law practice includes:
- Divorce
- High asset divorce
- Domestic partnerships
- Child custody
- Visitation and parenting time
- Child relocation
- Parental alienation
- Support
- Multi-state custody/support issues
- Asset protection
- Property division
- Pension, IRAs and QDROs
- Enforcement rights and domestic violence issues
- Grandparents' and third party rights
- Extra-marital affairs
- Post-divorce modifications
- Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements
DUI — At Helzer Cromar & Schneider, our DUI defense attorneys reassure our clients that a traffic stop and subsequent arrest for DUI does not mean a conviction is automatic. The process is far too complex and susceptible to the smallest error that compromises rights. Our DUI defense practice involves:
- Multiple DUI
- Drug-related DUI
- Underage DUI
- Felony DUI
- CDL DUI
- Out-of-State DUI
- Boating and biking DUI
- Breath test refusals and Breathalyzer failure
- Field sobriety tests
- Blood alcohol content
- License suspension/implied consent
- Diversion
Social Security Disability — The application process for Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits is complex, frustrating and discouraging. We educate clients on the steps to take and answer frequently asked questions that involve:
- Types of disabilities
- What are SSI and SSD benefits?
- Medical conditions qualifying for disability
- Social Security process
- Applying for Disability Benefits
- Denials
- Back and Hip Injuries
- Crohn's Disease
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Medical Marijuana
- Working and Receiving Benefits
- Applying for Disability Benefits While Receiving Unemployment Benefits
- Social Security Benefits for Veterans
- Hearings, Trials and Appeals
Criminal law — Throughout the handling of a criminal case, our Beaverton criminal defense lawyers not only protect the rights of our clients, but also investigate whether those rights have been violated. Our criminal defense practice includes:
- Felonies and Misdemeanors
- Assault and Battery
- Drug crimes
- Expungements
- Criminal investigations
- Sex crimes
- Sex offender Registration
- Measure 11 Crimes
- Domestic Violence Charges
- Theft Crimes
- Weapons charges
- Probate/Parole violations
- Polygraph - Lie Detector Test
Estate planning and probate — While no one wants to consider their own demise, we encourage clients to be proactive in putting their wishes in writing. Our goal is to avoid future disputes that take the form of will contests in probate court. Our estate planning practice includes:
Insurance bad faith — Insurance companies are more than happy to collect premium payments. However, when it comes time to pay, they ignore or avoid their obligation. Our job is to hold them accountable for the following:
- Property damage claims
- Agent error and malpractice
- Denial of insurance claims
Business law — As a full-service business and corporate law firm, we help clients start and close businesses, maintain a company's success and handle all aspects of both transactional and litigation matters. We can assist you with the following:
- Business Formation and Planning
- Commercial Transactions
- Breach of Contracts
- Tortious Interference and Contract Interference
- Administrative Law
- Shareholder Rights
- Breach of Fiduciary Duties
- Fraud and Misrepresentation
- Non-Compete and Non-Competition Agreements
- Partnership Agreements
- Business Dissolution
Litigation — While some attorneys avoid the courtroom, we often find the best resolution for our clients is taking a legal matter to trial.
Personal injury — If you have been injured in an accident caused by negligence, take immediate action in not only calling an attorney, but also securing medical attention.
Contact Us
For more information or to schedule an appointment with an experienced lawyer, please contact us at 503-608-7851 or toll free at 866-930-2812.

