Best Family Law lawyers in Oregon

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Andrew S Noonan

P.O. Box 546, Corvallis, OR

Appeals Business Family Law +2 +5

3.4/5

3.4

5 Reviews

23 Feb, 2023 by Carol

He took $2500 of my money and then Gave some personal information out about my company And then told me I would have to go to trial . I was very disappointed, I lost my business

15 Jun, 2022 by Ken

Andy handled my divorce, as well as some associated issues. He did excellent work all around, getting some false accusations cleared and getting a very fair settlement done in the end while up against a very prominent attorney in Lincoln county. I've referred two people to him since then, and both have had excellent things to say about him and his staff. I would absolutely go with him again if I had additional troubles, though of course I would prefer to not have to. He will take good care of you.

12 Mar, 2022 by Shellie

Andrew S. Noonan is a talented, personable, Reliable attorney. He listens attentively and asks questions to further enable the clients best interests.

Kathleen Mercer

1367 Keller St, Eugene, OR

Family Law +1

3.4/5

3.4

5 Reviews

06 Mar, 2020 by Anonymous

I was barely 5 minutes into a free consultation, she was extremely rude and insensitive. First of all, any one who feels the need for a family law attorney - is already under immense stress. For her to be as rude, inconsiderate and blatantly insensitive - was absolutely uncalled for. Interrupting me, telling me to get over it. When I finally told her that I thought it was not going to work with her tone of voice and the way she spoke to me - then she agreed and was insulting me. I had to hang up the phone. It was pretty disgusting

10 Oct, 2016 by Stacey

I retained Kathleen Mercer after a friend recommended her to me. And so glad I did. She has been my attorney for three years now! She worked hard long hours for me. She is an attorney who fights for what is right and doesn't give up if it gets tough. My case was very tedious and not at all easy. Kathleen worked with me, and not only represented me, but cared about the outcome and my family's future. She kept in good communication with me; often working late or within my schedule. She has a great ability to put into legal words how I felt, and fought for it, when I was unable to. I was explained to in detail every step of the way so that I would know what to expect. I recommend Kathleen as she is a very knowledgeable, experienced, and compassionate attorney.

15 Sep, 2016 by Anonymous

I used Ms. Mercer for an attempted divorce. She was unable to answer questions. Refused to discuss anything other than what she chose. When she didn't like what was happening in the case, (even though I had no control over it) she immediately withdrew from my case. Now I cannot get another lawyer because they are all too concerned about what mess she has created. I am in worse condition now than before I started. Still married, and no one will help me because of her. However, she was still paid in full!

Jeffrey M Jones

1840 W Nob Hill St SE, Salem, OR

Criminal Defense Family Law Personal Injury +3

3.4/5

3.4

5 Reviews

03 Jan, 2024 by John brewer. taking to the cleaners

He charged me 6000 grand for to 5 min meetings and one cout appearance for 2 min I new in my heart I was innocent and everything I went to his office he would try to pull the scare tactics on me like you could be going away for years o man your in big trouble the guy is a burn out. Hire Denny the younger guy if u must go to this dump adlese MADISON has class not the old fart that is washed up thinking he's something and he's not

17 Apr, 2023 by Michael

I would hire him again; I didn't feel like I was being sold. He was very knowledgeable and walked me through all the possible outcomes of my case and built a sound legal strategy. He is a very professional, upfront, and hard-working attorney. Couldn't recommend enough.

05 Oct, 2017 by Anonymous

From what I have seen with Jeff he is exactly the guy you want if your in trouble. He is willing to do the dirty work himself. Digging to get information to help . Most attorney will process you through the system. This guy will fight like its him on trial.

John C Howry

107 Newtown Street, Medford, OR

Criminal Defense Family Law Litigation +3

3.4/5

3.4

5 Reviews

30 Sep, 2024 by Anonymous

If you want your court postponed over and over and cam to just sit there and watch you loose your home and everything else then this is the guy for you . He will say things like “ I forgot we can ask for that” then add another court date and want more money from you ( even when it’s his mistake) to only postpone again once you actually make it to court. You better be ready to pay this man a lot of money and him casually say it’s postponed again. He can literally have all the evidence to win your case and not fight at all to present it. You will loose everything waiting for this man to maybe try and help you.

30 Nov, 2022 by Andrew

Cam is a thoughtful, intelligent and pragmatic attorney and has gotten results for my family. He has a calm, professional demeanor and comes prepared but at the same time is quick thinking and can pivot when necessary. I’ve personally witnessed this in court where Cam has influenced outcomes with quick thinking which comes from his vast experience in family law and his deep understanding of the his clients situation and goals. He has represented me in numerous hearings and a couple of trials over the last 5 years. I have not been granted everything I have sought, however we were successful in the vast majority of issues litigated in court and issues negotiated outside of court.

15 Apr, 2022 by Patrick

Horrible person who takes good fathers from their children. Hope to find him in the position he puts other fathers in. He deserves it. Don't know how he can sleep at night. Such a pos

Sean L Kyle

360 NW Vermont Place, Bend, OR

Child Custody Child Support Estate Planning +1 +4

3.4/5

3.4

54 Reviews

02 Aug, 2024 by Angel weatherly

Amazing staff!!!! Angela took so much weight off my shoulders along with Jesse!!!!! Amazing caring team!!!!! I'll be forever grateful to the both of them!!!!

17 May, 2024 by Aaron tracy

The individuals at Angela Lee's law firm have consistently demonstrated exceptional performance throughout the entire process. The communication with everyone involved, especially paralegals and receptionists, has been exemplary. From the moment Angela Lee's law firm took on my son's custody case, they have dedicated themselves tirelessly and professionally to the matter. Their billing practices have been transparent and accurate. If they indicated that something would be done, it was completed WITHOUT fail. I am deeply appreciative of everyone's assistance there and will gladly recommend them to others!

02 May, 2024 by Sarah keith

Angela represented my ex-husband. First, she had my ex lie on the stand, knowing I have cancer she tried to tell the judge I was lying and tried to discredit my doctor. She falsely made claims about my home and had a realtor lie under oath for her. After the judgment she falsified what the judge said (judge said ex owed me money and they said after they listened to the recording , it was their opinion that the judge made a mistake and granted my ex a money judgment and recorded my divorce.)I had within 12 days to reply in writing which I did. They continued to lie to me and literally changed what the judge said. Anyone who has had these kind of interactions with Angela Lee should immediately CONTACT THE STATE BOARD!. These people have no conscious or morality. Truly sick.

Daniel W Miller

Po Box 1033, Albany, OR

Criminal Defense Family Law +2

3.3/5

3.3

29 Reviews

11 Jul, 2024 by Charlotte fidler

Andy Ivers was a very kind and compassionate attorney.

11 Jul, 2024 by Anne green

I recently met with Sarah Castleton at Ivers and Miller Law Office to prepare my will. Ms. Castleton was kind and professional, and took the time to answer questions and explain my options. She was available for answering questions during the process of preparing my will and kept me informed of progress being made. I highly recommend Sarah Castleton for estate planning.

03 Jul, 2024 by Guy

By far worst people you could possibly work with. They try a scam you out of your money the second you try an get a consult. These people are rude. Withhold anything you give them. My experience: I go in for consult and ask very basic questions about how their pay works etc. as I asked questions the office lady got more and more rude as I try an make sure my money goes to the right place. Well she kept trying to convince me to give her my money as I’m making sure it’s going to be worth it. She continued getting more verbally aggressive to such a point I said never mind and asked for my paperwork back. She withheld my information and claimed she has a shredder and walked out of sight from the desk with all my info. NEVER GO HERE THEY WILL SCAM YOU OUT OF YOUR MONEY!!

Benjamin J Evans

15055 SW Sequoia Parkway, Portland, OR

Child Custody Estate Planning Family Law +3

3.2/5

3.2

16 Reviews

20 Mar, 2022 by Anonymous

Avoid this lawyer and his law firm AT ALL COSTS. We hired Ben Evans to help my mother through her divorce from her abusive ex-husband, and let me tell you: working with him was one of the most infuriating and aggravating experiences of our lives. Not only was this illiterate, degenerate lawyer unresponsive with laser-consistency, but he was always wildly impatient and rude to my mother. He never did any of the paperwork that he said he was going to do; my mother ended up doing most of it herself. He tried to convince my mother to give up most of the very reasonable things she was asking for from the divorce judge. It almost seemed like Ben Evans was colluding with my mother's ex-husband. Ben Evans never once showed even so much as an iota of care for his client. Ben always behaved as if we were a massive drain on his life and as if we should worship every breath he exhaled. He acted like a pretentious, defiant pre-teen. My mother's English isn't the best, and we're a very poor family, so we dug deep into what little money he had left to hire this clown. He caused my mother so much additional stress to the point that we ended up paying Ben Evans the full amount just so we could fire him on the spot and rid ourselves of the malignant tumor he had become in our lives. If you are a woman, or an immigrant, or struggling financially, and seeking help from a lawyer: do NOT hire this arrogant insect of a man. He will only cause you to lose tens of thousands of dollars with ZERO results.

06 Sep, 2018 by Thomas

When I got divorced a couple of years ago, it was Awful. I am so glad that I spoke with Benjamin. He gave me great advice, and steered me in the right direction. Even afterwards, he often will ask about it if we see each other. I highly recommend Benjamin Evans!

04 Feb, 2017 by Anonymous

After 13 years of directly paying my exwife child support for our 2 children, per a verbal agreement, she decided to take me to court for more money. After trying to talk to her and settle situation out of court, as we have for last 13 years, I realized she wasnt going to compromise anymore and simply wanted everything she could get. I knew then that i needed a lawyer. I was given Ben Evans name as a referral from my roommates EAP. This being my first experience with a lawyer, I had no expectations. After initially speaking with Ben on the phone, I felt comfortable about moving forward with him representing me. I brought in everything regarding my divorce and explained what had changed since the final verdict years ago. He was quick to decipher everything I had and the situation I was in. By my next visit, he had every bit of paperwork ready to fill out and a rough time frame of what to expect. Every question I had was answered. Every bit of the paperwork I didn't understand or needed quidance on, Ben was there with an answer that related to what I was looking for as my final result. During the whole process, there were a couple hiccups with a difficult judge, Ben was adamant about rectifying the situation and wasted no time contacting the judge so we could move further on closing my case. All the while, keeping me up to date on everything transpiring. There were a couple things that I had to take care of on my own, which he informed me of where and how to handle. Including raising the eyebrows of child support division to the alterations in my case, making it easier for me to do what I needed to do. In the end, my support was lowered, to the surprise of my ex! Ben was easy to work with and communication was spot on. Any problems throughout my case, were handled quickly and on track for ultimate goal. Every aspect of my case was addressed and tended to. Regardless of my unexpected, pleasant outcome, I pray I don't have to go through this again but will definitely be calling Ben if the situation presents itself. I would recommend him to any person in need of a thorough family lawyer.

Austin Batalden

1211 SW 5th Avenue, Suite 1440, Portland, OR

Child Custody Child Support Family Law +3

3.2/5

3.2

4 Reviews

09 Mar, 2024 by Jason

I am the custodial parent and was being challenged on my behavior with my 12 year old. Child protective services were called to investigate an accusation of withholding food. The case was deemed unfounded. My child’s mother apparently desired a second opinion. This is when I called the firm Austin Batalden worked at. Batalden was happy to meet with me and my wife for the consultation fee. While speaking with her, she exuded a confidence to handle our legal situation. Based on her appraisal, Batalden estimated the cost would end up being a few thousand dollars if things went smoothly, and perhaps ten thousand dollars or more if they did not. Once Batalden began working on my case, I began to lose confidence in her. I tried to encourage Batalden to be more assertive with the facts already available, and I kept getting the sense that she did not want to be too strong with the opposing counsel. The opposing counsel was being quite strong however, and when I had spent about four thousand dollars, I decided to seek out a different attorney. I hired a new attorney. Batalden’s firm, aware of my disappointment, transferred my case for the associated clerical fees. I was quite relieved once I began to work with my new attorney. What I learned is that attorneys can often sound intelligent, and indeed are intelligent in terms of law, but that does not inform clients as to their competence other areas related to their job. My opinion is that Batalden was disinterested in my case and my perception was that my case got away from her before she realized it. I also perceived and felt that she was not interested in me and my well-being as a person experiencing a difficult situation evolving into a crisis. My mental health and that of my wife and whole family suffered through the next two years to have our matter eventually go before a judge. I believe this could have been avoided. I remain my child’s custodial parent and my child’s mother was ordered supervised visitation and mandatory professional coaching. I would not recommend Batalden for any matter that had more nuance than simply navigating the legal system. The total cost of my court ordeal was around 50 thousand dollars. I believe this too could have been avoided.

27 Feb, 2024 by Meeta

I hired Austin for my divorce and recently for my custody case. Austin is one of the most genuine people I have ever met - she is very knowledgeable about family law and puts the childs interests above everything else. She is not only a great lawyer, but a very patient, strategic advisor on how to proceed with your case. She responds quickly and communicates very well.

17 Jan, 2024 by Hannah

Austin Batalden has been an incredible attorney for my family and I. Austin took amazing care with my case. She made sure that everything was done correctly. She communicated everything clearly and easily. I really appreciated her realistic approaches to a turbulent situation. If you are looking for a family law attorney, you cannot do better than Austin. Knowing that you have someone competent and empathetic handling a sensitive issue brings priceless peace of mind.

Melissa Parker

707 13th St SE, Salem, OR

Criminal Defense Estate Planning Family Law +3

3.1/5

3.1

11 Reviews

12 May, 2021 by Chris

When I got in trouble for DV, she didn't listen to my story, she pressured me first time I saw her to plea out with out listening to what happen, and basically told me I couldn't win in court on self defense because I was male. She pretends to be a good public defendant but is not. If she ends up being you public pretender you should get someone else.

22 Mar, 2021 by Carmen

I have server mental illness and have a hard time making apt or keeping court dates . I have reached out two her a number of times with nothing in return . Must be cause I'm pro Bono

11 Sep, 2018 by Ashley

Melissa was amazing! She always kept me in the loop about what was going on with my case and when we would have our appointments it felt like she truly cared about my case and she did everything for me to win. She was very respectful yet assertive in court. I am very thankful for her!

Rebecca Whitney-Smith

121 S 6th St, Klamath Falls, OR

Family Law +1

3.0/5

1.0

1 Reviews

3.1

24 Reviews

03 Aug, 2024 by Mary naegle

We met with Rebecca Whitney-Smith regarding a case. She agreed to accept it and review. Spent quite a bit of money for phone calls to get questions answered, faxing her requested document. Over nighting her other materials. For her to literally. Oh I don't have time.. she wasted months of our time not to mention got paid to do absolutely NOTHING!!! She never even looked at anything that she requested. She wasted oyr time and money. Very disappointed. Do not recommend

27 Jun, 2024 by Malinda nevin

The law office of Rebecca Whitney Smith has represented me in a number of matters over the last five or six years. She and her staff have treated my cases fairly and with the professionalism one would expect. They continue to serve my needs and I would recommend the firm to anyone looking for legal services.

26 Jun, 2024 by Jensen deese

Rebecca and her staff have went above and beyond for me BOTH times I have needed it. Their communication is 10/10. If I call with questions or concerns I am always contacted back right away. She has helped keep people very close to me safe. If I ever need an attorney with the drive to get stuff done, she is the woman I will contact every time. I couldn’t recommend her enough. If I could leave a 10 star review, I would.

Scott C Adams

Po Box 111, Banks, OR

Estate Planning Family Law Juvenile Law +1 +4

3.0/5

3.0

4 Reviews

21 May, 2024 by Anonymous

My husband and I hired Scott in Nov 2023 for my husband to adopt my daughter. He sure liked to answer my calls before I sent him the check. Once payment was received, it was touch and go communication. It would take WEEKS for him to return calls or texts. I had to call my county courthouse to make sure he even filed the paperwork because he was not getting back to me (2.5 weeks) When the judge signed off on our adoption, I still didn't hear anything. I ended up going to the courthouse to pick up the paperwork myself because he kept "letting it slip". Finally almost 4 months after the judges approval we received our documents. Save yourself the stress and hire a better attorney.

14 Jun, 2023 by Amy

Scott lead us to victory with our complex adoption. He fought for our family, expressed any concerns and advice. I felt comfortable to reach out with any questions. He was confident and knowledgeable. I appreciate his dedication and advocacy. I would recommend him for adoption services. Thank you for all the hard work you put into our case.

07 Aug, 2021 by Anonymous

Scott Adams caused our family undo hardship due to his poor communication and lack of follow-through/up. We are unable to refer him/his adoption services to anyone.

Chris O'Neill

430 Industrial Street, Hood River, OR

Family Law Lawsuit / Dispute Litigation +2 +5

3.0/5

3.0

4 Reviews

12 Jun, 2023 by Jannette diaz

Unprofessional and wasted our time.

20 Apr, 2021 by Snobunni

25 Jul, 2020 by Darin arnell

Barry Davis

31660 Fox Hollow Road, Eugene, OR

Family Law +1

3.0/5

3.0

4 Reviews

09 Aug, 2022 by Karen

Barry runs the clock and runs up your bill while getting little to nothing done. He took 10 hours including multiple emails and conversations when a simple email saying "we agree - do this" would have sufficed. He was given specific instructions but chose to do something completely different than what we asked.

03 Mar, 2015 by Kai

Barry Davis helped me protect my rights after I was injured in an automobile accident. He provided educated and insightful legal counsel that empowered me to seek fair compensation for my injury. I highly recommend Barry Davis to any individual seeking legal representation for Personal Injury in Eugene, Oregon.

11 Nov, 2014 by Daniel

Mr. Davis handled my case with expertise and wisdom. He communicated clearly and knew the law. He was always available to answer my questions and help me through the tough periods of my case. Mr. Davis is one of the best attorney's in the area and I did my homework. I read this last review and it sounds like someone who was told something they didn't like and had an ax to grind. Mr. Davis is absolutely knowledgeable and a superb litigator. I would recommend him highly.

Joshua D Zantello

2941 NW Highway 101, Lincoln City, OR

Business Family Law Personal Injury +1 +4

3.0/5

3.0

2 Reviews

27 Apr, 2019 by Cynthia

Joshua Zantello made my experience contacting an attorney the best ever. He is very professional, knowledgeable, accurate, and compassionate. I have recommended him to many of my friends, patients, and anyone seeking a great attorney. If you want the BEST representation contact Joshua Zantello. Rev.Dr. Cynthia

29 Jan, 2014 by Anonymous

Mr Zantello does not return phone calls in a timely manner. He also made a payment arrangement with me that was not kept by his mentor Issac Ersoff. As well as being slow in action in regards to my case. Mr Zantello then unexpectedly leaves for five months without relaying any info about my case to his colleague Mr Ersoff. I'm very displeased with how I have been treated by Andrews Cramer and Ersoff!!!!

Kevin J Kinney

2913 Portland Road, Newberg, OR

Child Custody Family Law +2

3.0/5

3.0

2 Reviews

18 Jan, 2011 by Anonymous

From the very begining of my case I was not sure Mr. Kinney ever even paid attention. He had a girl sitting with him taking notes as he stared off. He never took my calls or responded to my messages and I ended up talking to Julie more than him.

03 Sep, 2010 by Anonymous

Kevin and his staff are both personable and very professional, and inspired confidence that my case was being handled skillfully and with a high level of integrity throughout the process. I always felt that his conduct throughout the case and his answers to my questions were direct and straightforward, and that he did an excellent job of keeping his (and my) "eye on the ball" with regard to staying focused on the issues and appropriate strategies to move the case forward toward the best possible outcome as the case evolved.

Robin E Pope

4804 NW Bethany Blvd Ste I2 # 321, Portland, OR

Adoption Family Law Real Estate +3

3.0/5

3.0

2 Reviews

18 Sep, 2015 by Anonymous

I sent Robin an email for potential representation and she responded immediately. She was very knowledgable about the process and fair in her pricing structure.

04 Sep, 2014 by Suzanne

She was suppose to represent us as Intended parent and she does not return emails or phone calls within 48 hours! What kind of attorney does that? Whether she's good or not, there are other attorneys who are better! Don't go to her! She may be good before but this is 2014 and she's no good and her reviews are outdated.

Thomas A Bittner

811 SW Naito Pkwy Ste 500, Portland, OR

Appeals Family Law Litigation +3

3.0/5

3.0

2 Reviews

07 Dec, 2020 by Anonymous

I met Mr Bittner last year to discuss my confusing and emotionally charged divorce case that only few attorneys would consider taking. After our initial consultation, he expressed willingness to move forward in spite of the mess I was in. I decided to hire Tom because he handled me like a bowling pin and I needed a good negotiator (I wasn’t interested in trying to burn my X but protect my family). My case took almost a full year to resolve, and through that time I had the freedom to proactively work together with him; he was always there as a voice of reality to temper ideals and help me refocus. Tom won’t tell you what you want to hear. He knows the system and will help you to see where justice is blind to your case. If you’re a vindictive person he’s not a good match, but if you need a strong advocate who really wants to help people work things out, I highly recommend his services.

18 Oct, 2018 by Anonymous

Mr. Bittner did not explain that he is an attorney that wants a positive result for both parties. I used him as my divorce attorney and he did not negotiate a fair settlement for me during my divorce. I felt I was rushed during the entire process.

Sarah E Denner

121 SW Morrison, Suite 750, Portland, OR

Family Law +1

3.0/5

3.0

2 Reviews

13 Oct, 2021 by Anonymous

Hired for the initial divorce. She likes talking at slow pace and killing time and creating excessive documentation and evaluation adding billing hours. Costed 90k with initial divorce- the case was straight forward with property, custody and parenting- no complications. Relies on clients to provide analysis rather than being creative and strategic. Had multiple issues post divorce and I had no choice but to continue to retain as she knew the case history but attorney clearly missed the key details in trials, misguided with incorrect judgment language interpretation and lacked proactive and firm standing against opposing attorneys. I guess after making big fat check it was a matter of how to get pocket change! Good at being empathetic but not thorough when it comes to attention to detail and presentation in court. Unable to process judgment language and provided contradictory advise, after being directed by opposing attorney she changed her initial advice. Likes to followup with opposing attorneys on trivial issues(unnecessary) but consistently missed the real issues and left them unaddressed. When these concerns were brought on table and around invoicing hours she said her job is to ensure that invoices match billing and clearly the intent is to accumulate hours to charge. During recent trial, Failed to discuss and consent with client on any strategy until the weekend the night before ( trial on monday) and then over the weekend created different documentation (for same issue) for submission to court and opposing attorney-when asked why 2 different sets were created, there was no reasoning then only 1 set of documents were not submitted to court. All her bills$90k have been paid on time but when questioned on the most recent act of unnecessary hours and lack of how loosely the case was handled she opted to withdraw and threatened to get collections involved. Further when asked about open issues and followup (since my ex is not abiding by the court order) she ignored and shoved them on the side and those still remain open on my file. Overall the firm is a big name but needs more matured and smart to the point attorneys who are more transparent and keep client interest first over increasing the quantity of hours. Overall good at being counselor but provides weak arguments, excessive documentation, missing key details, lack of timely and to the point communication.

07 Sep, 2020 by Estella

I was referred to Sarah Denner at Gearing, Rackner & McGrath LLP when it became clear that my path to divorce was not going to be straight forward. Sarah is amazing! She handled every turn of my case with expertise and creative solutions to get the best outcome for me and my kids. Her compassion and patience helped me process complicated matters without getting overwhelmed. The rest of the staff at Gearing, Rackner & McGrath were all super supportive and professional as well. I felt taken care of and prioritized. I highly recommend Sarah Denner and her team and feel lucky to have been referred myself

David G Hansen

435 NE Evans St Ste E, Mcminnville, OR

Adoption Child Custody Family Law +1 +4

3.0/5

3.0

2 Reviews

03 Apr, 2014 by Mark

As an attorney, I respect David and always believed he fought for his client

31 Jan, 2014 by Anonymous

This attorney convinced me to agree to a fifty fity that has affected my son so much. The other parent has huge anger issues that I had police reports for as well as witnesses. He had pot in car upon pick up and had been mad about money since pregnancy. I had log books and the courts have proof that he was after taxes. I tried to let him know I was unhappy but he fired me and used the excuse of consistantly late papements. I was late one month but I made next 4 months. He sent me s check back for over 500.00. He had this laid back casual attitude and I needed a fighter!! My son says every time when he has to go with dad, I don't want to go mom, I want to stay at your home... That sucks.. I respond to my son this is your home and I will see you real soon and work hard... My son calls this my home but ITS HIS HOME!!! He is only 3 1/2 and his father didn't even accept him until he was two. He actually bought a swab test at walgreens...Then never sent it. Missid his first easter, birthday, and gave me hell and I have the proof... David Hasen didn't pay attention to his fathers anger, greed or neglect and handed him right over... HE SUCKS!!!!

Daniel Stephens

Po Box 749, Hermiston, OR

Criminal Defense Family Law Juvenile Law +3

3.0/5

3.0

2 Reviews

02 Jun, 2021 by Anonymous

This attorney is putting other attorneys in situations either they get the client to take the deal so they can move onto other clients. I feel this attorney needs reviewed on his ethics about representing people who are saying do your job put motions in to suppress stuff instead of having lunch with with the da and the judge. This lawyer was fired by my son ricky Ellison.

28 Feb, 2013 by Kelly

Excellent lawyer. The go to guy for both criminal defense and family law matters. He is very thorough and professional. Always gets the best results possible. Is also fair in billing practices. Highly recommended!!!

Theresa I Soto

Eastbank Commerce Center, Portland, OR

Business Car Accident Child Custody +4 +7

3.0/5

3.0

2 Reviews

17 Mar, 2010 by Anonymous

Ms. Soto neglected to inform me about the other attorney's motion which cost me thousands of dollars and a financial mess. She did not complete her work as requested and basically dumped my case.

13 May, 2009 by Anonymous

Ms. Soto represented me in traffic court in 2008 and the ticket was thrown out. I was satisfied with her representation and she was very affordable.

Valerie Beth Hedrick

533 Main St, Klamath Falls, OR

Criminal Defense Family Law +2

3.0/5

5.0

1 Reviews

1.0

1 Reviews

18 Oct, 2024 by Nicole perez hernandez

A joke

19 Nov, 2022 by Joe

Hired her for a case a couple years back. She is very straightforward and honest. Helped me out a lot on my case and will definitely go to her first for anything in the future. Other members of my family have hired her as well and she has been extremely helpful with them as well. Highly recommend!

Olivia Godinez

100 SW Market St, Portland, OR

Family Law +1

3.0/5

3.0

2 Reviews

04 Mar, 2013 by Anonymous

when I need lawyer I contact Olivia. she great.

06 Dec, 2012 by Anonymous

She told me one thing, then told others a different story. Took too long to return calls and seemed to lose interest in the case. This case ended in a hugely traumatizng event for a really big family and several young children due to her incomptence.

Craig M Cowley

115 NW 1st Ave, Portland, OR

Child Custody Family Law +2

3.0/5

3.0

2 Reviews

05 Sep, 2010 by George

Craig sorted out what was a difficult mixed-property dissolution and obtained a favorable result in a settlement. Craig was my first and only attorney in this dissolution. Craig was consistent during the transitions. He explained the law to me and at critical times during settlement provided good, sound, conservative advise. I was confident after being educated by Craig that I could stand firm on certain issues, while giving on others.

05 May, 2009 by Anonymous

We hired this attorney for my son's divorce and found him to be passive and quiet. He let everyone walk over him in court and didn't represent my son's best interests. We felt he was siding with my son's wife and he didn't get us a court date after asking him frequently for one. We feel he was just stringing us along to bring in money for the firm. As we hadn't dealt with a divorce in our family before, we didn't realize how bad things were until my son was about 30 thousand dollars in debt and he still didn't get a divorce after over 2 years. My son fired him and hired another attorney. The divorce wasn't a difficult one so there wasn't any reason why it wasn't finalized much sooner. We don't recommend this attorney for anyone.

Patricia Wiggins Perlow

125 E 8th Ave Rm 400, Eugene, OR

Family Law +1

3.0/5

3.0

2 Reviews

17 Feb, 2021 by Poppy

Failure to prosecute perjury and respect federal law that protects the rights of free speech and ................................................... ....

11 Jun, 2013 by Alyson

She helped me go through the most difficult time in my life. I don't think that words can ever express my true gratitude towards her. She is absolutely amazing!!

William J Hedges

2647 SE Lake Rd, Milwaukie, OR

Family Law Personal Injury +2

3.0/5

3.0

2 Reviews

03 Jun, 2015 by Anonymous

He understood my situation well and was willing to do what was necessary in an expedient manner to win my case. He was professional and even funny when appropriate. He was not moving offices at the time maybe that was an over-site issue. Good man, good game plan.

13 Feb, 2011 by Personal injury

Mr. Hedges did absolutely nothing on my case to move it forward. He held it for a year until it was due to expire. He would not take or return my phone calls or requests for information. He moved his offices and did not notify me of his new location or even that he had moved. When I looked him up, through my Internet browser to try and locate him, I found the reports of his misconduct. I found his new address and quickly drove to his offices to get my file and to ask him why he had not done anything to move my case forward and why he did not inform me that he had moved his office. I requested my file, told him he was fired and informed him that I had hired another lawyer. He had no answer for me. He turned his back, went to dig up my file, handed it to me and said, "This does not bother me at all. Good luck." Then walked away.

James Joseph Pedrojetti

23 Newtown Street, Medford, OR

Child Custody Family Law +2

3.0/5

3.0

2 Reviews

29 Oct, 2023 by White

If your case is uncontested, then Pedrojetti might be OK for what you need. I hired him to initiate and represent me in a custody hearing. Drafting documents was always back and forth due to errors. He burned through my retainer account (and then some) without even stepping foot into court on my behalf. Opposing counsel filed to have a jurisdictional hearing for the matter and he gave me the ultimatum of coming to a settlement agreement with baby-momma before the hearing or else he would remove himself from the case….. within less than a week of the upcoming hearing!!! Being an interstate jurisdictional matter, I studied the UCCJEA which nationally governs interstate jurisdiction disputes. When I spoke with him and pointed out different points and provisions of the UCCJEA and showed that Oregon hands-down had home state and full jurisdiction over the case, he simply told me I was wrong. (I sincerely doubt he even bothered to familiarize himself with the UCCJEA.). With new counsel by my side Oregon decided that it DID have jurisdiction to decide the case. I guess on one hand I am glad that Pedrojetti refused to argue jurisdiction on my behalf rather than show up to court and not make a good argument. That said, he should have set his pride aside and admitted his ineptitude in arguing jurisdiction rather than tell me that I was wrong. I know lawyers aren’t cheap, but he cost me way more money than the little bit of work he did filing a few documents. Crooked as they come. “Saul Goodman” ………..but without the results.

05 Feb, 2016 by Donna

Attorney Pedrojetti was extremely helpful in what was suppose to be a non contested divorce that quickly turned into a full custody battle. He was extremely knowledgeable and helped me navigate through the process. Hopefully I never need to get another divorce but if I did I would call him in a minute.

Jennifer Hinman

502 Washington St Ste 204, The Dalles, OR

Criminal Defense Family Law +2

3.0/5

3.0

1 Reviews

22 Sep, 2023 by Jess

She helped a little but when I was in ER she didn't like that she couldn't get a hold of me so she quit on me.

Tahra Sinks

1443 Commercial St SE, Salem, OR

Child Custody Family Law Juvenile Law +1 +4

2.8/5

1.9

13 Reviews

3.1

39 Reviews

22 May, 2024 by Samantha gile

13 Apr, 2024 by Nicole lillie

Does not communicate well or respond to emails. Perhaps she needs to retire or find a job that she enjoys? Very condescending and does not answer questions.

11 Apr, 2024 by Kathleen d

Knowledgeable and caring. She helped us through a difficult time and made it bearable.

Todd R Worthley

521 SW Clay St #210, Portland, OR

Child Custody Family Law Social Security & Disability +3

2.7/5

2.7

13 Reviews

13 Jun, 2023 by Anonymous

Hired him to represent me to win my SSI. He guided me through the process with much empathy. Unfortunately I was presented with a disagreeable SSI judge at my hearing and didn't win my award. Fortunately I didn't have to pay for his services unless I'd have won my case.

29 May, 2021 by Nik

I also believe that Todd was intentionally working against me. Possibly forwarding emails. Giving bad information. Giving terrible advice. And possibly lying. Either Todd is a court dodger or not truthful. Either way I feel betrayed. Beware!! Run away!!!

18 Apr, 2021 by David

To be fair to Mr. Worthley, he did suffer a death in his family at the time, but still, I wasn't contacted by him or his staff for two months after I and my advocate consulted with him in person. (I'd been referred to him by the Oregon Bar.) After those two months, he said that he'd called the other person's lawyer, and that he didn't think I needed any legal help or even mediation. He then gave me a solution that we'd already explained to him wouldn't be possible. With all due respect, Mr. Worthley didn't remember any of the key issues in my case, and then only offered me a solution that would not only not work for my case but had nothing to do with the core issues which we presented to him at our meeting in person. He refunded only part of my retainer and wrote me a letter saying I had "mischaracterized" him (whatever that means). I was surprised and disappointed, and I would definitely not recommend him.

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What a Family Law Lawyer Can Do for You

A family law lawyer provides legal services related to family relationships, including marriage, divorce, child custody, and adoption. Family lawyers help clients navigate emotionally charged legal issues, providing guidance and representation in disputes that affect spouses, children, and parents. Whether you're going through a divorce, seeking custody of your children, or drafting a prenuptial agreement, a family law lawyer ensures your rights are protected and your interests are represented.

Family law attorneys often handle sensitive matters and offer objective legal advice, helping clients reach fair outcomes either through negotiation, mediation, or litigation.

When Should I Hire a Family Law Lawyer?

Hiring a family law lawyer is beneficial in several situations, especially when legal matters involve close personal relationships. Common reasons to hire a family law lawyer include:

Divorce or separation: When ending a marriage, a lawyer can help you navigate issues such as division of assets, spousal support, and child custody arrangements.
Child custody and visitation disputes: If you and your co-parent can't agree on custody or visitation, a lawyer can represent your interests and work toward a solution that benefits your children.
Child support: Whether you’re seeking child support or defending against a claim, a lawyer can help ensure the appropriate amount is calculated and enforced.
Prenuptial or postnuptial agreements: A lawyer can help draft or review agreements that protect your assets in case of divorce.
Adoption: Family law lawyers guide you through the legal process of adoption, ensuring that all requirements are met.
Domestic violence or restraining orders: If you're a victim of domestic violence or being falsely accused, a lawyer can help you obtain or challenge protective orders.
Paternity cases: If there are questions about the paternity of a child, a lawyer can help establish or dispute legal fatherhood.

Hiring a lawyer early can prevent issues from escalating, and they can offer you the best chance of achieving a favorable outcome in emotionally charged situations.

What Does a Family Law Lawyer Do?

A family law lawyer provides a wide range of services depending on your specific legal needs. Their responsibilities may include:

Advising on legal rights and options: Helping you understand your legal rights regarding divorce, child custody, support, and other family law issues.
Filing legal documents: Drafting and filing petitions, motions, and agreements with the court, such as divorce papers, custody agreements, or support orders.
Representing clients in court: Arguing your case in front of a judge if a settlement can’t be reached through negotiation or mediation.
Mediation and negotiation: Assisting with alternative dispute resolution methods, such as mediation, to reach agreements on issues like custody, property division, and support without going to trial.
Enforcing court orders: Helping you enforce court orders related to child support, alimony, or custody if the other party fails to comply.
Drafting prenuptial or postnuptial agreements: Creating agreements that protect your assets in the event of a divorce.
Handling adoption proceedings: Ensuring that the legal process of adoption is followed, from filing paperwork to finalizing the adoption in court.

How Are Family Law Lawyers Paid?

Family law lawyers typically charge clients in one of several ways, depending on the complexity of the case and the lawyer’s experience. Common payment arrangements include:

Hourly rates: Most family lawyers charge by the hour, with rates varying based on experience and location. Clients are billed for the time spent working on their case, including consultations, court appearances, and document preparation.
Flat fees: For more straightforward legal services, such as drafting a prenuptial agreement or handling an uncontested divorce, some lawyers offer flat-fee arrangements.
Retainer fees: In cases that are expected to require significant time and attention, such as contentious custody battles, a lawyer may charge a retainer, which is an upfront payment that covers the initial costs of legal services. The lawyer then bills against the retainer as they work on your case.

The exact cost will depend on the complexity of your case and the lawyer’s fee structure, which should be discussed upfront.

How Much Does a Family Law Lawyer Cost?

The cost of hiring a family law lawyer varies based on factors such as the lawyer's experience, the location, and the complexity of your case. Here are some general cost guidelines:

Hourly rates: Family law lawyers typically charge between $150 and $500 per hour, depending on their experience and the complexity of the case.
Flat fees: For simpler cases, such as drafting a prenuptial agreement or handling an uncontested divorce, fees may range from $1,000 to $5,000.
Retainers: For more complex matters, such as contested divorces or custody battles, lawyers may charge a retainer ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 or more. The lawyer will bill against the retainer for the work they do on your case.
Additional costs: You may also be responsible for additional costs, such as filing fees, mediation fees, or expert witness fees.

Always ask for a clear breakdown of the lawyer’s fees and any additional expenses during your consultation.

How to Check the Credibility of a Family Law Lawyer

To ensure you're hiring a reputable family law lawyer, follow these steps to verify their credentials and reputation:

Check state bar association records: Verify that the lawyer is licensed to practice in your state and is in good standing with no disciplinary actions.
Read client reviews and testimonials: Look for reviews on websites like Avvo, Google, or Martindale-Hubbell. Previous clients can give you insight into the lawyer’s professionalism and success in family law cases.
Request references: Ask the lawyer for references from past clients who can speak to their experience with the lawyer.
Review their website or professional profile: Look at the lawyer’s background, case history, and areas of focus to ensure they have substantial experience in family law.
Look for professional memberships: Membership in reputable organizations, such as the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), can indicate a lawyer's expertise and dedication to family law.

What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?

To get the most out of your first consultation with a family law lawyer, it’s important to come prepared. Here’s what you should bring:

Relevant documents: Bring any documents related to your case, such as marriage certificates, prenuptial agreements, financial records, custody agreements, or court orders.
List of assets and debts: For divorce cases, prepare a detailed list of all assets (e.g., homes, bank accounts, retirement funds) and debts (e.g., mortgages, loans, credit card balances).
Details of the family issue: Provide a written summary of the situation, including key dates and facts related to your divorce, custody dispute, or support issue.
Questions for the lawyer: Write down any questions you have about the legal process, costs, and potential outcomes.
Your goals: Be prepared to discuss your objectives, such as custody arrangements, property division, or spousal support, so the lawyer understands your priorities.

Being organized and clear about your situation will help the lawyer evaluate your case more effectively and offer the best advice for moving forward.

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