Family Law

• Child Custody and Visitation
  If you are convicted of a sex crime, you face the possibility of jail time or imprisonment, as well as permanent placement on the Sex Offender Registry. A conviction can preclude you from finding employment, housing, and can weaken your stance on other legal issues such as child custody and visitation.

Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  After graduating with honors from the University of Colorado at Boulder, Erick attended Northwestern School of Law at Lewis & Clark College. During his time in Portland, he honed his courtroom skills and earned an excellent trial record as a Certified Legal Intern with Metropolitan Public Defender Services, Inc. Upon graduating from law school in 2000, Erick and his wife moved to Santa Monica, California, where he started a private criminal defense practice. Over the next eight years, Erick successfully defended progressively bigger, more complex, and higher-profile cases. He has learned a lot about winning jury trials but has always found his most rewarding work outside the courtroom. Helping people with compassion and dedication has always been his primary objective.
• DUI/DWI
  DUI, known as DUII or “driving under the influence of intoxicants” in Oregon, is a common yet aggressively prosecuted offense in our state. If you have been charged with DUII in Bend, you may face a loss of your driving privileges, fines, and jail or prison time depending upon the circumstances of your case and any previous convictions. A drunk driving conviction can also have lasting collateral consequences and may make it impossible for you to maintain your employment.
• Traffic Violations
• Sex Crimes
  Being charged with a sex crime is life-altering even if you avoid a conviction. Many clients report feeling isolated and overwhelmed – but know that you are not alone. At Ward Grover, we understand how stressful and frightening it can be to face a sex crime charge in Deschutes County, and we work hard to help our clients through this difficult time.
• Fraud
  The investigation of long and complex fraud cases involving crimes such as tax evasion, securities fraud, cybercrime, copyright violations and bank fraud.
• Robbery
• White Collar Crimes
  You may have heard the term "white-collar crime" before, but you may be unsure about which types of crimes really fall under this category. White-collar crimes are often associated with fraud and theft and typically lack a violent element.
• Theft
• Misdemeanors
  Unlawful use of force: This is when someone uses force against someone else, but the force does not result in bodily injury. Illegal use of force is also a misdemeanor.
• Embezzlement
  Two of the most common types of white-collar crimes are embezzlement and fraud. These cases tend to be very complicated and require dedicated attention because penalties can be steep.
• Drug Crimes
  Are you facing drug crime charges in Bend? Contact our drug defense team online for help, or call
• Assault
  If someone knowingly or intentionally causes physical harm to another person, they may face assault charges. Additionally, assault charges may be brought by the prosecution in situations in which negligence or recklessness led to the injury of another or if you are accused of hurting someone in self-defense or while committing another non-violent crime.
• Murder
  If you qualify, you can be put on probation instead of having your conviction entered into the record. The following felonies are excluded: murder, aggravated assault, and battery, arson in the first or second degree, or sexual assault in the first or second degree.
• Juvenile Crimes
  Ward Grover are the criminal defense attorneys you need when you are charged with a serious crime. If you are facing criminal charges in Oregon’s State or Federal Courts, we can help. We have extensive experience with drug crimes, assaults, DUI’s, federal crimes, sex crimes, juvenile crimes and white-collar crimes. We are self-defense experts who can protect you if you were charged after defending yourself from someone else’s violent actions. Our Bend criminal defense team has over 80 years of combined experience and we are laser-focused on getting results. Your defense begins today with a simple phone call. We’ve got your back!
• Identity Theft
• Homicide
• Arson
• Money Laundering
  A federal criminal offense is one that violates federal laws or is alleged to have occurred on property belonging to the federal government. Common federal crimes include counterfeiting, bank fraud, kidnapping, money laundering, and racketeering. Some circumstances around what would otherwise be state-level crimes – such as crossing state lines – can land a case in federal court.
• Kidnapping
• Manslaughter
  A conviction for a violent crime can have serious lasting consequences. In addition to fines, jail time, and probation, you may also struggle to find work, housing, and to support your family. When facing violent crime charges, your focus should be on securing a favorable outcome. The number-one thing you can do in service of this goal is hiring experienced legal counsel like ours at Ward Grover.
• Prostitution

Employment Law

• Sexual Harassment