Christopher Missiaen

Christopher Missiaen is a criminal defense attorney in Southern Oregon who focuses on defending individuals facing serious criminal charges. His practice centers on protecting the rights of people accused of crimes and guiding them through complex legal proceedings while providing clear explanations and strong courtroom advocacy for his clients throughout.

Christopher earned a Bachelor’s Degree in History from the University of California at Santa Cruz in 1995. He later received his Juris Doctor from the University of Oregon School of Law in 2005, building the academic foundation that prepared him for a career in criminal defense practice and litigation work.

Christopher began practicing law as a criminal defense attorney with the Southern Oregon Public Defender in Jackson County. During seven years in that role, he worked on a wide range of criminal matters, gaining significant courtroom experience while representing individuals accused of serious and misdemeanor offenses across many different cases and clients.

Christopher has handled thousands of criminal cases over the course of his career. His work has included defending clients facing charges such as Murder, DUI, Disorderly Conduct, and other criminal allegations. He has also taken approximately 75 criminal cases to jury trial in Oregon courts, demonstrating substantial trial experience in practice.

Christopher focuses his practice on criminal defense matters, including DUI, marijuana or cannabis charges, and cases involving drugs or controlled substances. He also represents individuals in matters involving asset forfeiture, domestic violence allegations, property crimes, stalking, restraining orders, expungements, DMV hearings, and victims’ rights issues throughout Oregon courts and legal proceedings.

Christopher is known for standing firmly beside the people he represents. Through extensive courtroom work and trial preparation, he has built experience handling complex criminal allegations while maintaining a consistent focus on protecting constitutional rights, challenging evidence, and presenting strong defenses before judges and juries in criminal proceedings across Oregon courts.

Christopher Missiaen continues to defend individuals facing difficult criminal accusations with careful preparation and determined advocacy. His career reflects years of courtroom practice, numerous jury trials, and extensive case experience, allowing him to guide clients through criminal proceedings while working to protect their legal rights throughout the process in Oregon courts.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, Law Office of Christopher Missiaen, PC
• Member, Oregon State Bar

Licensed State

• Oregon

Education

• University of Oregon School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of California at Santa Cruz
  Bachelor’s Degree in History

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