CRIMINAL
EDUCATION
FAMILY
I have dedicated my
34+ year Career
to Helping Families in Times of Need
Criminal Defense
30+ years of experience defending against class A, B, and C Felonies.
Education Law
Assisting with individual education plan development, identifying and obtaining the special educational services your child needs to make the most out of life.
Family Law
Guiding clients through uncontested proceedings for a fraction of the cost.
ABOUT
Louis B. Byrd Jr., has served clients for over 30 years as a lawyer in the areas of criminal law, family law, and education law. Mr. Byrd focuses on dispute resolution through negotiation, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR).
His firm is dedicated to helping clients overcome difficult legal problems.
At our practice, we believe in taking a holistic approach to resolving legal problems.
LBJ's CURRICULUM VITAE
EDUCATION
POSITIONS
MEMBERSHIPS / ORGANIZATIONS
COMMITTEES
HONORS / AWARDS
EDUCATION
# B.S. Eastern Oregon University, General Studies, 1981
# M.S. Western Oregon University, Criminal Justice, 1985
# J.D. Willamette University School of Law (w/minor in Dispute Resolution), 1989
POSITIONS
# Instructor, Walla Walla Community College, Psychology/Sociology 1982—1986
# Offender Treatment Program Coordinator, Washington State Penitentiary1981-1986
# Clerkship, Oregon Senate (Senator Jim Hill), 1986
# Clerkship, Oregon Department of Justice, 1987-1989
# Law Clerk, Bonneville Power Administration, 1989-1990 (first law clerk- — – to develop policy for the DOE subsidiary)
# Law Clerk, Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office, 1990
# Assistant Attorney General, Washington State Attorney General’s Office, 1990-1994 (1989 – one often Nationally Distinguished Appointees for the position – worked in Corrections Division, DSHS, and Labor & Industries)
# Private Practice 1994 – Present
MEMBERSHIPS / ORGANIZATIONS
# Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
# Washington State Bar Association (30 years)
# American Bar Association
# National Black Lawyers Association
# Clark County Bar Association
COMMITTEES
# Clark County Criminal Policy/Procedure Committee
# Law and Justice Committee
# Clark County Jail Committee
# WACDL Post Conviction Hair Task Force
HONORS / AWARDS
# One of 40 attorneys in the nation to be admitted to the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in 1997 and a graduate Trial Warrior
# Who’s Who Appointee 2002
# Top 100 Lawyers – National Black Lawyers
# 2021: The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Criminal Defense
Louis B Byrd Jr. Attorney proudly serving the Greater Vancouver Metro Area.
CRIMINAL LAW
A criminal charge should be handled by an attorney with skill and experience. Your future and your freedom may depend on it.
Louis Byrd, Jr. has been representing clients in Felony and Misdemeanor criminal law matters for over 30 years. We are aggressive defenders of our clients’ rights and freedom. We believe that every person accused of a criminal charge deserves a strong and effective defense.
Attorney Byrd has represented clients facing Class A, B, and C Felonies, as well as those in need of Misdemeanor representation. Over the years, he has successfully represented clients facing a wide spectrum of charges from Murder, Rape to Criminal Trespass. Let him put his 32 years of experience to work for you!
- Assault and Battery
- Burglary and Robbery
- Domestic Violence
- Felony Crimes (all A, B, and C class)
- Murder and Vehicular Homicide
- Sex Crimes Offenses
- Theft Allegation
EDUCATION LAW
As a parent of a child with special needs, you have the right to demand a free and appropriate education.
Mr. Byrd has extensive experience in securing your child’s educational rights under Individuals with Disability Education Act section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans Disability Act.
Mr. Byrd has represented parents of children with learning disabilities in the creation and development of Individualized Education Plans (IEP’s) and§ 504 Plans, as well. He has initiated “child find” provisions that have resulted in IDEA (Individual Disability Education Act) eligibility determinations. He has successfully secured public funding for residential treatment, para educator services, Least Restrictive Educational Placement, transportation, specialized services and instruction including auditory processing as well as assistive technology. His representation of children with learning disabilities has led to the development of a federally mandated free and appropriate public education (FAPE) for numerous children in the State of Washington. He also represents the child in educational disciplinary proceedings relating to expulsion and suspension.
- Behavior Plans (reorder)
- Education Discipline Investigation
- Augmentative Aids/Devices and Assistive Technology
- Autism & Therapy Modalities
- ABA Therapy
- Auditory Processing Disorders/Dslysixa
- General Education and Special Education Expulsion
- Individual Education Plan (IEP) Consultation and Development
- Occupational Therapy Educational Services
- Individual Education Plan (IEP) Consultation and Development
- Occupational Therapy
- One-to-One Aid
- Physical Therapy
- Publicly Funded Private Placement and Services
- Psychological/Behavioral Services and Behavior Plans
- Reading Programs/Auditory Processing Disorders
- Specialized Services and Instruction
- Speech Therapy
FAMILY LAW
It should not take a third of your annual income to get divorced.
Divorce retainers are upwards of $5,000 to $15,000. Mr. Byrd is focusing his practice on uncontested divorce proceedings wherein the parties have amicably reached and structured settlement agreements that require the assistance of an attorney to finalize the paperwork.
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We believe in taking an holistic approach to resolving legal problems