List of Accomplishments:

Michelle’s accomplishments reflect a strong dedication to legal excellence, ethical conduct, and commitment to achieving positive outcomes for clients and stakeholders.

  • Michelle Vlach-Ing has a distinguished track record in the legal field, marked by her successful representation of both individual and business clients across more than 950 civil cases in State and Federal Courts. Her ability to navigate the complexities of diverse legal challenges and secure favorable outcomes is evidenced by her skillful crafting of motions and her adeptness in trial practice.

  • In over 650 criminal cases, Vlach-Ing has demonstrated exceptional skill in representing her clients, effectively utilizing motions grounded in solid legal and factual bases, and showcasing her prowess as a trial lawyer.

  • Vlach-Ing has also made her mark in the intellectual property domain, handling numerous cases involving the acquisition, licensing, and transfer of trademark and copyright for a variety of businesses and individuals.

  • Her role as a mediator in more than 1000 cases since 2015 highlights her outstanding listening and problem-solving abilities, fostering environments where all parties can achieve positive outcomes.

  • Michelle was first appointed as an arbitrator in 2007. Michelle draws from her decades of experience representing parties in arbitration through prestigious forums, including AAA, court-ordered arbitration, ICANN, and ICDR. In the past four years, in addition to her busy private practice, Michelle presided over 50 cases as a court-annexed arbitrator. She proved her capability to manage complex legal issues and ensure decisions are appropriate and just.

  • Serving as Judge Pro Tempore for the City of Salem, Vlach-Ing has taken on the crucial responsibilities of presiding over trials, adjudicating special motions, and facilitating the resolution of open cases through settlement conferences. Her commitment is unwavering to procedural fairness, and she upholds the constitution and laws of both the United States and the State of Oregon with the highest integrity.