At Baxter Harder, LLC, our founder is devoted to seeing that his clients receive the high standards of professional representation that they need after an arrest or accusation. His experience in criminal litigation includes being a former Deschutes County Deputy District Attorney and prior President of the Deschutes County District Attorney?s Association. His extensive experience in the courtroom has greatly benefitted those facing a variety of charges ranging from DUIIs to murder.
EDUCATION AND BACKGROUND:
Being born and raised in Oregon, Casey has a unique view into the specific issues that affect our local residents. After high school in Bend, OR, Casey enlisted in the United States Marine Corp as a Helicopter Crew Chief. It was here that he learned the dedication necessary to handle a wide variety of matters, even when things may seem hopeless.
Casey's higher education includes graduating from:
The University of Houston, graduated summa cum laude with a BBA in Business Management
President of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society
The University of Denver Sturm College of Law
Member of the Law School's Moot Court team
Served for the Criminal Representation Clinic, representing low income clients
Casey also has his financial advising and real estate licenses, and has experience working with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney.
EXPERIENCE AS A DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY:
Casey's experience as a Deputy District Attorney has allowed him to try many misdemeanor and felony cases. He even has experience successfully co-chairing a major 2013 murder trial. In addition, his efforts paved the way for Deschutes County's Veteran's Treatment Court and implementing a Veteran's Intervention Strategy in the County to assist and address issues of veteran's returning from combat.
HONORS AND AWARDS:
Super Lawyers, Oregon Rising Star, Criminal Defense
10 Best, 2015 - 2018
Top 40 Under 40, 2016 - 2018
Avvo Superb Top Attorney in Criminal Defense
Avvo Client's Choice 2016-2018 for Criminal Defense
ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS:
J Bar J Youth Services, Executive Board Member, 2018 - Present
COVO, Executive Board Member, 2017 - Present
National Trial Lawyers Association, Member, 2016 - Present
Bend Attorney Group, Board Member, 2016 - 2017
Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Member, 2015 - Present
American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys, Member, 2015 - Present
DUI Defense Lawyers Association, Member, 2015 - Present
Deschutes County Bar Association, Member, 2012 - Present
Deschutes County District Attorney Association, President, 2014 - 2015
American Bar Association, Member, 2013 - 2015
Deschutes County District Attorney's Association, Treasurer/Secretary, 2013 - 2014
Land Use Law Society, Member, 2009 - 2010
Construction and Real Estate Law Society, Chairman, 2009 - 2010
ABA Moot Court Team, Member, 2008 - 2009
Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, President, 2005 ? 2006
