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Michael De Muniz
Portland, Oregon

A clear path through a criminal case.

Michael De Muniz guides individuals, professionals, and public figures through serious criminal matters, with a practice built for clarity at every step.

17+Years Trial Experience
8.5Avvo Rating
2021–26Oregon Super Lawyer
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What We Handle

A focused practice, organized clearly.

Select an area to see how the firm approaches it.

01 · Criminal Defense

Measure 11 felonies, federal crimes, and everything between.

Sex crimes defense, drug offenses, DUII, and appeals in state and federal court. When the stakes include years of your life, every procedural detail and every witness matters.

02 · Civil Rights & Police Accountability

Holding government actors to account.

Representation for individuals harmed by excessive force, wrongful arrest, or misconduct by police and government actors. Government overreach deserves the same rigor as any criminal defense.

03 · Personal Injury & Bicycle Accidents

Advocacy for Portland's cyclists.

Injury claims for cyclists and other individuals harmed through the negligence of others. Portland's cycling community deserves counsel that understands the road.

04 · Professional & Public Figure Defense

Discretion for those in the public eye.

Discreet counsel for judges, elected officials, and professionals facing government scrutiny. When your name is public, your defense needs to be exceptional.

Michael P. De Muniz
The Attorney

Michael P. De Muniz

Partner, Sherlag | De Muniz LLP

Mike is a trusted advisor and trial lawyer entrusted with sensitive and difficult criminal defense cases, from public figures to fellow community members caught in the crosshairs of the government.

He started his own firm in 2013 and partnered with Steven Sherlag in 2017 to form Sherlag | De Muniz LLP. He has persuaded prosecutors to dismiss serious charges before trial and prevailed at trial for clients facing DUII, sexual abuse, and manslaughter charges.

B.A. cum laude, Notre Dame
J.D., Willamette University
Admitted, Oregon (2008)
Fmr. Commissioner, OPDSC
Oregon Super Lawyer, 2021–26
Best Lawyers, Criminal Defense
Case Result

A trial record that speaks for itself.

Portland, Oregon. Follow the case from charge to result.

The Charge

Manslaughter I & Assault II

B.C. was charged with Manslaughter I and Assault II in Portland, Oregon, facing a mandatory 120-month sentence if convicted at trial.

The Defense

Responsibility & causation

Michael De Muniz built a defense centered on responsibility and causation, challenging the government's account of what happened and why.

The Result

Not guilty, on every count

The court found B.C. not guilty of Manslaughter I and Assault II, ruling he bore no responsibility for the death that followed.

Steven Sherlag and Michael De Muniz outside the courthouse
Common Questions

What clients ask first.

Politely decline to answer questions and ask to speak with an attorney first. Anything said before counsel is involved can be used against you later.
As early as possible, ideally before any formal interview or charge. Early involvement often changes what evidence exists and how a case gets charged in the first place.
Mike reviews what you're able to share about your situation and explains realistic next steps, without obligation and without judgment.
Most cases resolve before trial, but every case is prepared as if it will be tried. That preparation is often what makes early resolution possible.
★★★★★

Responsive, professional, and effective, he managed to persuade the DA not to file charges on a matter.

Client review, Avvo

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Office
820 NW 12th Ave, Suite 106
Portland, OR 97209
Phone
503.507.1269
Hours
Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm

Contacting the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship.