Mr. Helfrich was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin on January 18, 1950, and grew up in Eugene, Oregon. He practiced law in Lane County, Oregon, with the firm of Sahlstrom & Lombard from 1976 until 1981 when he moved to Ontario and joined Yturri Rose. He became a partner in the firm in 1983. He is married to Pamela Helfrich (formerly Morrisette), who is a retired Art teacher at Ontario High School. Tim and Pam have three grown sons – Christian, Nicholas and Will. Mr. Helfrich’s legal practice is, and always has been, trial practice. He has been trying jury cases, as well as bench trials, since 1976. When he is not engaged in the practice of law, Mr. Helfrich enjoys jogging, whitewater rafting and playing guitar.