HOOD RIVER DUII LAWYER
Arrested for DUII in Hood River? We take Hood River County cases.
If you were arrested for DUII in the Columbia River Gorge, we can help. Paretta Law represents first-time DUII clients in Hood River, Cascade Locks, Odell, Parkdale and across Hood River County, with the same flat-fee, plain-language approach we use in Portland.
Hood River is about an hour from our Portland office, so we come to court in person. Our flat fee includes every in-person appearance, with no extra travel charges.
Two deadlines that matter right away
Request your DMV hearing
If you failed or refused a breath test, DMV must receive your hearing request by 11:59 p.m. on the tenth day after your arrest. Missing it usually means your license suspension starts with no chance to challenge it. Blood test cases follow a different timeline. How to request your DMV hearing
File for diversion
The diversion petition is generally due within 30 days of your first court appearance. Before you file, we review the evidence with you so you know whether diversion is the right choice.
The DMV suspension and the criminal case are separate. Finishing diversion does not cancel a DMV suspension, which is why the hearing matters. Call as soon as you can after your arrest, even if your first court date is weeks away.
How our Hood River County fee works
DUII diversion representation for Hood River County cases is a flat $6,400. That includes our standard $5,900 diversion fee plus a $500 out-of-area fee that covers our travel for the whole case.
- We attend your Hood River court appearances in person.
- There is no extra charge for each trip, however many in-person appearances your diversion case needs.
- If a remote appearance would be easier for you and the court allows it, we can appear that way too.
- Payment plans are available for the full fee.
Trial, contested hearings such as a motion to suppress, and hearings to terminate diversion are quoted separately. We put every fee in writing before you hire us.
Handling your Hood River case from start to dismissal
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Free consultation
We talk by phone or video about what happened, answer your first questions, and make sure your DMV deadline is covered.
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Evidence review
We go through the police reports and body camera footage together by video, or in person at our Portland office if you prefer, so you see exactly what the State has.
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Your defenses and your choice
We discuss every possible defense, including how the stop was made and how the tests were given. We explain the real risks of going to trial compared with taking diversion, and you make the decision.
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The DMV side
We request and handle your implied consent hearing, which is usually held by phone or video, and help with license issues, including hardship permits where they are available.
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Through to dismissal
If you choose diversion, we file your petition, appear with you in Hood River County Circuit Court, and stay available through the year until the charge is dismissed.
How Oregon's DUII diversion program works
Diversion is a one-year program available statewide, including in Hood River County. You enter a plea of guilty or no contest, and the court holds it. If you complete every requirement, the DUII charge is dismissed and you are not convicted. If you do not, the court enters a conviction and moves to sentencing.
What the year usually involves
- An alcohol and drug evaluation
- Any treatment the evaluator recommends
- A victim impact panel
- No alcohol, marijuana, or other intoxicants during the program
- An ignition interlock device if your BAC was 0.08 or higher, you refused a test, or a blood test showed intoxicants
- Paying the court and program fees
Who usually qualifies
Eligibility is set by ORS 813.215. In general, you must have no DUII conviction or diversion in the past 15 years, no pending DUII or serious vehicle-related charges, no commercial driver license, and no crash that injured or killed someone else. We confirm your eligibility at your first meeting. For more detail, see our DUII diversion page.
What the diversion program itself costs
These fees are set by the court and program providers, not by us. They are separate from our fee. The amounts below come from the Oregon Judicial Department's official Summary of DUII Diversion Fees (Form 6).
| Fee | Amount | Paid to |
|---|---|---|
| Diversion filing fee | $490 | The court. It may be waived in part or paid in installments if you are low-income. |
| Alcohol and drug assessment | $150 | The assessment agency |
| Treatment | Varies | The treatment provider. Many allow payment plans. |
| Victim impact panel | $5 to $50 | The panel coordinator, on the day of the panel |
| Ignition interlock device | Varies | The device provider |
| Restitution | Only if ordered | The court, when a victim had financial losses |
Download the official Summary of DUII Diversion Fees (PDF) from the Oregon Judicial Department. Fees can change, so we confirm the current amounts with you at your first meeting.
A boutique firm, by design.
Paretta Law is intentionally small. Your case is never handed off to an associate. Owner and managing attorney Elizabeth Paretta Jacklin handles it personally, from start to finish. Clients get her cell phone number and a direct line to the lawyer who actually knows their case. Fewer clients means more time, more attention, and no getting lost in the shuffle.
Common questions from Hood River clients
Can a Portland attorney handle my Hood River DUII?
Yes. Any Oregon-licensed attorney can appear in Hood River County Circuit Court. Hood River is about an hour from our Portland office, and we attend court there in person.
Will you come to court in person?
Yes. Our $6,400 flat fee includes in-person appearances in Hood River during the diversion process, with no per-trip travel charges.
Why is the fee $500 more than in Portland?
The $500 out-of-area fee covers our travel time to Hood River for the whole diversion case. You will not see a separate travel bill.
Will I lose my license?
Possibly, through DMV rather than the court. For a first offense, failing a breath test generally leads to a 90-day suspension and refusing leads to a one-year suspension. Requesting a DMV hearing within 10 days gives you a chance to challenge it, and a hardship permit may let you drive to work and other essentials.
What if I don't qualify for diversion?
We will still review your case and explain your options. Representation outside of diversion, including trial, is quoted separately and in writing.
Can I pay over time?
Yes. Payment plans are available so cost does not keep you from getting good representation.
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Talk to a DUII attorney about your Hood River County case
Call 503-453-4273 for a free consultation. Because of the 10-day DMV deadline, it is best to call soon after your arrest.
Schedule a free consultationThis page provides general information and is not legal advice. Reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship. Every case is different, and prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Program requirements, fees and DMV rules are set by Oregon law, the courts and DMV and may change.
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