Esther K. Chae,
Professional Actor and Teacher
www.estherchae.com
"It was a tough situation. Predators were falsely and wrongly accusing my elderly mother who had just immigrated to the United States to be closer to her children. I had sponsored her move from Korea. As her daughter, living in a different city, I had to move fast to rectify the situation.
Ms. Susan Reese was highly recommended to me by my law professor friend who had worked in Portland prior to his university engagement. And she was the right and best choice for so many reasons.
When I initially contacted her... by phone, Ms. Reese took great time and focus to understand what the case entailed... and there was much ground to cover. In a calm, strategic and professional manner, Ms. Reese asked for all relelvant information for her to be [fully] prepared for a consultation.
My mother met with her and knew right away Ms. Reese was the one who would fight for her and protect her. She made no false promises but detailed her specific strategies, thoughts and desired outcome... This gave us great confidence.
Ms. Reese always communicated in a professional manner but mor importantly, she was empathatic and understanding when dealing with my elderly mother who ...never [before] had to deal with the law... Ms. Reese would follow up immediately with our questions concerns and efficiently notify us with any progress... including weekends, if need be. She worked and fought hard for us and finally succeeded in getting my mother's case dismissed..." in the interest of justice." This was a far cry from the DA's initial bureaucratic plea bargain.
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"Ms. Susan Reese is a defense lawyer with integrity and capability and I am greateful that Ms. Susan Reese was our lawyer."
Paul deLay, Blues Musician and Songwriter [b.1/31/52 d.3/7/07]
The Paul deLay Band
Portland, Oregon
"Susan saw me through the toughest, most humiliating time in my life and managed to keep me somewhat sane and help me to put things in a calming perspective.
"Every time I told someone who my [court appointed lawyer] was, they said I was very lucky to have drawn who I did.
"She was great before, during and after my trial, clearly going well above and beyond in her efforts. My wife and I will always be grateful to her. We even asked her to marry us which she did with class and style.
"She's a smart cookie, a terrible dancer but one heck of a fine lawyer and person.
Very Sincerely,
Paul and Megan deLay"
Cynthia Hamilton,
Former CEO, Columbia River Council,
Girl Scouts of America
Currently President and CEO
The Hamilton Group, legal investigations
hamiltonpi@aol.com
503-901-1207
"I have been an investigator for twenty-seven years. I have been the President of the Oregon Board of Investigators - the regulatory agency for all private investigators in Oregon. For two years, I took a break from my investigative work to serve as the CEO of the Columbia River Council, Girl Scouts of America.
I have known Susan Elizabeth Reese for twenty years and worked with her on hundreds of cases.
I am writing this unsolicited testimonial out of deep respect for Susan's work ethic and character. Outside of being a skilled legal practitioner, excellent negotiator and aggressive defense attorney, Susan is a pleasure with whom to work. She is dependable, levelheaded and will return your phone calls promptly.
Susan will not mislead you. She will not promise you the sky. You will receive an accurate and honest appraisal of your case and probable outcomes. You will understand the process. She will not 'talk down' to you. You will be dealing with a consummate professional who is respected in the courtroom and out.
Susan is a national instructor on legal theory and defense strategies. She is considered an expert among her peers on issues involving hearsay and child witnesses. Susan's clients leave her office knowing they are in good hands. She will work diligently and tirelessly to provide you the best legal service available.
I recommend Susan without hesitation. Please feel free to contact me with any questions."
