Andrew M. Kohlmetz is a highly experienced attorney with a remarkable career spanning over 25 years. Formerly the managing shareholder of the esteemed Portland criminal defense firm Kohlmetz, Steen & Hanrahan, PC, Mr. Kohlmetz embarked on a new endeavor on January 1, 2018, when he founded the Law Office of Andrew M. Kohlmetz, LLC. This move allowed him to better serve his valued clients and cater to their individual legal needs.
With a primary focus on defending individuals facing serious and complex felony charges in federal court, Mr. Kohlmetz passionately advocates for the rights of good people entangled in challenging legal situations. He handles cases in all Oregon federal and state courts, utilizing his expertise to navigate the intricacies of the legal system and provide robust defense strategies.
In addition to his criminal defense work, Mr. Kohlmetz also undertakes a select number of appeals in the Ninth Circuit federal court of appeals. His professional memberships include The United States District Court for the District of Oregon, The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, The Oregon State Bar Association, the Oregon Criminal Defense Attorneys Association (OCDLA), and the National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys (NACDL) Over his career he has spoken and presented at a variety of legal education seminars.
