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Our current office hours are Monday - Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. We are closed for lunch from 12:00 pm -1:00pm everyday. 

Please call before you stop by our office. Though we love visitors, sometimes the ocean is calling and we take a break by dipping our toes in the bay.

Our address is:

170 South 2nd Street, Suite 202

Coos Bay, Oregon 97420

We are currently located in The HighRoad Building which was previously known as the old Security Bank Building. You can find us across the street from Rife's Furniture and next door to the Chandler Building. When you enter the building, our office is located upstairs which can be accessed via elevator or stairs.

The law is complicated. Not just because it's written in a way that makes it hard to follow but also because the law is always changing. Attorneys are trained in legal research to read statutes, cases, etc. and break those down into what can and can't be done. Attorneys also know the system and how to navigate it. 

Please bring your ID, any existing legal documents or other materials that might help. 

If you forget something or we find out we need more information after our consultation, please do no worry. We will cross that bridge when we get there. 

Our firm requires a retainer but the amount is dependent on the complexity of the case which means every case is different. Our retainers vary from $3,000 which is our minimum retainer amount for any criminal case and up to $50,000 for complex felony cases.

There are a few ways to pay your bill:

Place your card on file to pay

When you hire us as your attorney but after you have signed your fee agreement, we can put your card information on file. When your bill is due, we can process that information directly without you having to lift a finger

Pay when you receive your invoice through a QR code

if you do not wish to put a card on file, when you receive your invoice there will be a QR code that you can scan and it will direct you to a link to pay with your card. 

Pay with Check or Cash in person or via mail

If you would rather skip the 3% fee charge for using a card, we also accept cash or check. We are happy to pick up any payment forms id need be. You can also stop by our office to drop it off or mail it to:

Gardner & Day, Attorneys at Law, LLC

170 S. 2nd St., Suite 202

Coos Bay, Oregon 97420

Please call if you have any questions:

(458) 901-8393

A retainer for a lawyer is a fee paid upfront by the client to secure the services of an attorney. This reserves our time and expertise as a lawyer, making us accessible to you for an agreed-upon time. The amount can vary as stated above.

You want to know what to expect. I get that but the problem is that no legal process is “typical”. Every single case is different but it is our job to explain everything to you before we do it. Below is a general overview of how a criminal case is initiated and what to expect.

Criminal Cases are typically initiated by the State either filing a document titled, "Information" or via a grand jury "Indictment". Once the State has initiated a criminal case, the Court will set a date for the defendant to be arraigned. You are entitled to an attorney at that hearing, whether Court appointed or one you hire privately. At arraignment, a "not guilty" plea is entered and a future hearing is set; that future hearing is a "Change of plea" (aka COP). If an individual is in custody, the COP is set out three weeks from the date of arraignment. if the individual is out of custody, the COP is set seven weeks out. This allows your attorney to investigate your case, review discovery, negotiate with the State, and meet with the client to strategize. 

Please see our Practice Areas Page for more.

Please see our About Me Page for more.

Coos County Courts expect criminal defendants to attend Court physically. In misdemeanor cases, the Courts have accepted a waiver of personal appearance for a singular court date but even that is not a guarantee. This same waiver is not available for Felony cases. So, expect to be in Court, in person.