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Michael L. Finch

2.6
4 reviews

2046 North Highway 99W, Suite D, McMinnville, OR 97128-6290

Criminal Law, Driving While Intoxicated and Felonies

About Michael L. Finch

Author: "First Amendment Issues for Schools," Lorman Education Services, 1997; "Weapons," Professional Development Network; "Search and Seizure," Lorman Education Services, 1998; "Issues Regarding Search and Seizures," Lorman Education Services, 1999. Co-Author: "How to Handle School Employee Misconduct (Child Abuse)," Lorman Education Services, 1997. Contributing Author: "The Special Education Law Answer Book," (to be published by LRP Publications).

 

Michael L. Finch (McMinnville, Oregon) View website

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Child Custody
Posted by Joel
January 21, 2026
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The review from Sandra was actually my ex wife that Finch helped me win custody of my son from. If you want an attorney that will expose your ex for the abusive mother they truly are finch is your guy. He tore her apart and helped me bring my son out of a terrible situation. He gave me a precious moment of healing in court that I have long needed. His decades of skill are the perfect combination of wit, ahole, cunning, and fact. This man is a saint! He will shoot you straight if you have a case or not and provide him with the ammo he needs and he will destroy on the stand. This man has made the Christmas card list and will forever hold a special place in my heart. If you have a crazy narcissist ex like I do that can't help stop texting abusive crazy nonsense and thinks she's invincible and can do no harm well finch will slam dunk them with their own mouth all the way to victory.

 
Family Law
Posted by Sandra
December 18, 2025
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The worst kind of sleazy lawyer you can imagine. Uses all kinds of dirty, unprofessional, sneaky, tactics to "win." Absolutely acts and looks whacked out on drugs, can't sit still, uses over exaggerated and inflammatory language constantly and inappropriately to assert his delusional narrative.

Litigation
Posted by Benjamin
October 31, 2022
Hired Attorney

Late to respond and extremely unprofessional and inappropriate. He didn't listen to what I wanted and then showed just how much of a narcissist he is. He is mentally unstable and behaves as if he's using drugs. He can't stop moving and is all over the place all of the time. His eyes dart around at all times. He's like "Saul Goodman" but he is more corrupt.

 
Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
October 07, 2010
Hired Attorney

zero follow up once court was done. had questions about what had happened in court.and was not told i had the right to appeal nor the process to do so!

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Areas of Law

  • Criminal Law 1
    • Felonies
  • Other 1
    • Driving While Intoxicated

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
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    Firm Name
    Fredrick & Finch LLP

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1992, Oregon
    1993, Colorado
    Memberships
    Oregon State Bar (Member, Services Committee)
    American Bar Association
    National School Boards Association Council of School Attorneys
    Oregon School Boards Association Council of School Attorneys
    Oregon School Personnel Association.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Willamette University
    Class of 1992
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Minnesota
    Class of 1989
    B.S.

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Michael L. Finch was admitted in 1992 to the State of Oregon.
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    Yes, Michael L. Finch is admitted to practice in Colorado and Oregon.
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    Fredrick & Finch LLP has 2 attorneys at this location.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Michael L. Finch attended Willamette University.

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