Donahue Law Firm, LLC - Bend, Oregon

Shahid S.

I have called this practice to schedule a consultancy. I wanted to go to trial directly. One day before scheduled time I received a call from their office they want to make sure that I would pay them retainer upfront. I assured them I'll do that.
On the day of appointment, I was waiting for the attorney's call for around 20 minutes. Then I called their office and they connected me with a very rude attorney named Nathan(I guess). He didn't give me any consultancy and his focus was that I would pay the retainer upfront then they will talk to me further.
Very poor judgement on their end that I might not be able to pay them since I had applied for public defender in the past.

i won't recommend this practice.

Timothy B.

Caleb and Tanya were great to deal with. Answered all my questions. Was on top of everything and guided me all the way. My case was kind of lengthy but at the end of it all ended up with no felonies and diversion completed. Can’t thank you guys enough for representing me. Highly recommend this firm!

Sara H.

I am writing this review to share my deeply disappointing and i believe harmful experience with Donahue Law Firm, specifically with their attorney, Audra. In February 2023, I hired the firm to represent me in a sensitive case involving a Tier 2 sex offender seeking access to minor children while on parole with the state of Oregon. Unfortunately, after nearly two years, I did not achieve an outcome that I believe was in the best interest of my children.

Here is a summary of my concerns:

1. Failure to Request a Venue Change:
Despite my repeated requests for a venue transfer, which I felt was a critical step due to logistical challenges and scheduling conflicts over the two-year period, the firm did not act on this. In my opinion, this decision—or lack thereof—had a significant impact on the case's outcome.

2. Missed Opportunities to Present Key Facts:
I provided the firm with documentation, including police reports, criminal records, and state-recommended parenting plans, which I believed were highly relevant to the case. Unfortunately, these were not presented during the hearing, despite my understanding that they would be. This omission left me feeling unrepresented and unprepared in court.

3. Negligence in Addressing Child Support Issues:
I experienced challenges with child support enforcement that I brought to the firm’s attention, including unpaid amounts and documentation of changes in financial circumstances. Instead of resolving these issues, the final order incorrectly lowered the support amount, due to missing facts that I believe were a responsibility of Donahue as I provided them early on.

4. Weak Representation and Lack of Strategy:
I felt the firm’s approach to my case lacked thorough preparation and effective cross-examination. There were moments where I expected stronger counterarguments or more pointed questioning, which I believe could have strengthened my case. Instead, their responses seemed unprepared and overly reliant on vague explanations.

5. Poor Communication and Record-Keeping:
After noticing discrepancies and delays, I filed a formal complaint with the firm, seeking clarity and resolution. I followed up multiple times, but weeks went by without resolution. This left me questioning the firm’s communication practices and organizational standards, which I feel were inadequate for handling a case of this complexity.

6. Unprofessional Withdrawal:
After I shared my dissatisfaction with their services in a public forum, the firm chose to withdraw from my pending case. While they are entitled to make this decision, it felt like a punitive response rather than an effort to address the legitimate concerns I raised directly with their office prior.

7. Failure to Cite Relevant Legal References:
Throughout the process, I noticed a lack of reference to applicable Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) that could have supported my claims. This gave me the impression that my case was not being advocated for as effectively as I had hoped.

While this is my personal perspective, my experience with Donahue Law Firm left me feeling deeply dissatisfied. I believe their lack of preparation, communication, and follow-through has had lasting consequences for my family. If you are considering this firm, I would recommend carefully evaluating your options and seeking alternative representation.

Kelsey S.

I worked with Michael and he was amazing! He worked diligently to get me through one of the hardest times in my life and I am so grateful. I would recommend him to anyone that is dealing with the same struggle.

shelley H.

This firm is absolutely amazing! I was incredibly impressed with the care I received during one of the most difficult times in my life.
Caleb and Tonya did an impressive job of communicating in a honest and straight forward manor. They responded to any concerns or questions quickly and made me feel like I was their only client. Caleb is knowledgeable, driven and aggressive in his work while remaining compassionate.
I would highly recommend this firm to anyone!

Sarah L.

My experience with Michael Della Paolera and his paralegal Nicole Mitchell has been excellent. Michael’s approach to my case was to get the best result with minimal litigation, while keeping everything realistic, and fair. Even when being met with aggression from opposing counsel, he handled it with confidence, professionalism, and ease, in turn, having the upper hand, overall without resorting to to the same aggression. I would absolutely recommend Michael.

Jesse Z.

I will say this if you need a lawyer especially in dealing with dui stuff definitely call this law firm to back you up. My paralegal Tanya Searcy and my lawyer Dan Olsen have been amazing and have helped me get through it all. Very wonderful and knowledgeable and they’ve done a wonderful job of helping me through my case and getting through this. Would definitely use these guys again if I needed to.

cameron S.

The Donahue law firms representation,specifically Dan Olsen and Tanya Searcy, was exactly what I expected and needed. They are competent and do a great job. Their communication and ability to explain things in layman’s terms was top tier. I am very pleased with the work they did for me. They are worth every penny. I cannot recommend them enough!