About the Attorney
A Fighter in Your Corner from Day One.
Day One Law is a solo criminal defense practice built on a simple belief: every person facing criminal charges deserves a real attorney — not a case number, not a paralegal, not a rushed plea.
Criminal Defense Attorney
A. Clay Graham
Day One Law, LLC — Clackamas County, Oregon
Criminal charges can upend your life in an instant. Simply being arrested and accused — can cost you your job, your housing, your professional license, or your freedom. The stakes are real, and you deserve someone who treats them that way.
Day One Law was founded on the principle that quality criminal defense shouldn't be reserved for people who can afford a large firm. As a solo practitioner, I keep my caseload manageable so that I can understand the needs of my clients as well as the facts of any allegations made by the government.
I have experience managing clients in Clackamas and Multnomah Counties. I currently contract for public defense with the Clackamas Indigent Defense Consortium.
How I Approach Every Case
Honest from the Start
I'll tell you what I see — the strengths, the weaknesses, and the realistic range of outcomes. No false promises, no sugarcoating.
Prepared, Not Reactive
Good defense work starts before the first court date. I dig into the evidence, challenge what can be challenged, and build a strategy early.
Present When It Counts
You won't be handed off to someone else at the last minute. I handle your case from the first call to the final resolution.
Ready to Talk?
If you're facing criminal charges in Oregon, the first step is a conversation. I'll listen, explain your options honestly, and help you figure out what to do next. No pressure, no jargon.