Julio D. Vidrio

Mr. Vidrio focuses the bulk of his practice on criminal defense and personal injury cases though he has experience in civil litigation as well. Mr. Vidrio combines his life experience, law enforcement background, and his legal training to bring about the best result possible for each client.

Mr. Vidrio was drawn to the practice of law after spending over eight years working as a police officer. Mr. Vidrio saw firsthand how the court system worked for many different people and decided he could better serve as an advocate for those in need. Mr. Vidrio decided to advance his education and went on to complete his undergraduate degree at Western Oregon University while working a demanding graveyard shift with the Salem Police Department. Determined to succeed, Mr. Vidrio obtained his degree while managing his career in law enforcement and raising a young family. After graduation from Western, Oregon University Mr. Vidrio was accepted to Willamette University College of Law.

Prior to joining the firm in 2009, Mr. Vidrio worked for a large insurance defense firm in Portland, Oregon where he learned civil litigation practices and came to understand the challenges clients face in the area of personal injury cases. As a police officer for over eight years, Mr. Vidrio received specialized training as a field sobriety test instructor and Drug Recognition Expert. Mr. Vidrio’s law enforcement background provides unique insights in the criminal defense field because he knows where to look when assessing an investigation by law enforcement.

Mr. Vidrio is an adjunct instructor at Western Oregon University, where he teaches American Jurisprudence and Constitutional law. Mr. Vidrio is a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corp and understands the challenges faced by veterans. When not at work, Julio enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters.

Case Examples:

Client charged with manslaughter resulting from a car crash. Mr. Vidrio worked to uncover additional facts not found during the initial investigation. After a thorough review of the evidence, including the defense investigation, Mr. Vidrio successfully negotiated the dismissal of all charges.

Client charged with various drug charges. Mr. Vidrio examined the facts of the case and determined that the evidence obtained against the client was obtained unlawfully. After crafting a motion to suppress evidence Mr. Vidrio successfully argued for the suppression of evidence and charges were dismissed.

Mr. Vidrio has gone to trial and successfully defended clients for charges of DUII using his background in law enforcement to point out the problems in the cases against his clients.