Thomas C. Bernier
Associate
Since beginning his legal career in 1977, attorney Thomas C. Bernier has been dedicated to the fierce defense of adult and juvenile accused citizens. He has spoken at professional conferences on cross-examination, death penalty defense, making the record for appeal and other topics of note for criminal defense lawyers.
Areas of Practice
- 15% Adult Criminal Defense
- 5% Juvenile Delinquency
- 80% Juvenile Dependency
Litigation Percentage
- 100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions
- Oregon, 1977
- U.S. District Court District of Oregon, 1977
Education
- University of Oregon School of Law, Eugene, Oregon
- J.D. - 1977
- Michigan Statue University, East Lansing, Michigan
- B.A. (Cum Laude) - 1973
- Major: Social Science
Classes/Seminars
- Douglas County CASA Training, Mumbleplece Theater, 2001 - 2009
- Douglas County Foster Parent Training, DHS/CWP, 1998 - 2009
Honors and Awards
- Citizen's Review Board Blue Ribbon Award, 2004
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyer Association, Member, 1979 - 2009
- National Association of Children's Counsel, 2006 - 2009
Pro Bono Activities
- Founding Board Member and Continuing Board Member, Harm Reduction Center, 1979 - 2009
