About Lisa A.
Lisa A — Maxfield is a seasoned criminal defense attorney based in Portland, Oregon. She has been practicing law for over four decades, specializing in criminal law, appeals, environmental law, and juvenile law. Her experience spans both federal and state courts throughout Oregon, as well as appearances before regulatory agencies and professional licensing boards. Admitted to the Oregon State Bar in 1984, Maxfield has also been licensed to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals since 1986.
She is a member of the Multnomah Bar Association and the Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. Throughout her career, Maxfield has represented individuals and businesses facing serious criminal charges, including sex abuse, murder, fraud, drug conspiracies, public corruption, and environmental violations. She is known for her creative and committed approach, qualities that put her clients and jurors at ease during difficult moments. Her attention to detail is widely admired, and she has tried hundreds of cases to Oregon juries, amassing an enviable track record in the most demanding cases. In addition to her litigation practice, Maxfield is a sought-after speaker, regularly presenting in Oregon and nationally on topics such as selecting the best jurors, challenging the introduction of problematic evidence, communicating with children, leveraging technology in trials.
Handling expert witnesses effectively. Her expertise has made her a valuable resource for other attorneys, many of whom hire her as a consultant for complex constitutional or evidentiary challenges. Maxfield earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Utah in 1981 and her Bachelor of Science, cum laude, from the University of Utah in 1978. She began her legal career as a public defender in Salt Lake City and later in Portland, Oregon. She then joined the firm founded by Marc Blackman and John Ransom, eventually becoming a named partner.
She has been in private practice continuously since that time. Her contributions to the legal community have been recognized by her peers. Chambers USA 2025 lists her among the leading individuals in Oregon, highlighting her reputation as a "lawyer’s lawyer" who combines technical expertise with the humor and confidence to win over courtrooms time and again. Maxfield's office is located at 121 SW Salmon St, Suite 1420, Portland, OR 97204. She can be reached by phone at (503) 222-2661 or via email at lamaxfield@pacificnwlaw.com.
