Joshua Colwell

Joshua Colwell is a criminal defense attorney in Albany, Oregon, who represents clients in matters ranging from minor misdemeanors to major felonies. His practice is built around evaluating the client’s needs and priorities at the beginning of a case and then advocating on that basis. He handles criminal matters with a focus on courtroom work and trial advocacy, drawing on experience developed during law school and throughout his years representing accused people in Oregon.

Joshua studied law at Lewis & Clark Law School, where he focused on Criminal Law and Trial Advocacy. As a student, he was court-certified by the Supreme Court of Oregon to represent clients in misdemeanor cases under attorney supervision and conducted his first criminal trial in 2013. That early courtroom experience shaped the direction of his practice and gave him practical exposure to witness examination, evidentiary issues, case strategy, and client representation before graduation.

Since law school, Joshua has represented clients in a wide range of criminal matters, served as a Judge Pro Tem in Municipal Court, and taught criminal law at both the high school and college level. His work as a temporary judge and educator adds perspective on courtroom procedure and the explanation of legal rules. His criminal practice continues to emphasize direct advocacy for clients facing charges with potentially significant personal and legal consequences.

Joshua Colwell received the Justice Robert E. Jones Award for Distinction in Trial Advocacy in 2013. His firm also lists recognition from the National Academy of Criminal Defense Lawyers in 2021 and the National Trial Lawyers in 2022. Joshua’s practice combines trial-focused legal training, criminal defense experience, judicial service, and teaching, giving clients an advocate whose professional work has remained closely connected to criminal law and courtroom procedure.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Law Office of Joshua Colwell
• Member, Oregon State Bar
• Former Judge Pro Tem, Municipal Court

Licensed State

• Oregon

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