Top best Family Lawyers Near me in ZIP 97201

“Tricia is about the most tenacious litigator I have had the pleasure of working with”, lauds Managing Attorney Colin Amos. “Her significant criminal defense background and litigation experience gives clients comfort when settlement discussions fail. She is what we would call a “bulldog” for her clients. Men especially like the fact she is a very strong advocate in custody and spousal support cases.” Her very effective philosophy of preparing every case as if it were going to trial leads to better outcomes in settlement for her clients.. “The overwhelming majority of my family law clients are men”, Tricia acknowledges. “My first job as an attorney was working for Legal Aid representing women in Divorce, Custody and Restraining Order cases, which greatly helped me in understanding the mentality of the typical opponent here at Goldberg Jones.”. In her nearly non-existent free time, Tricia enjoys Portland nightlife, music, swimming, microbrews, books, dogs and candy.

“Colin has excelled in his role as Managing Attorney of the Portland office”, says Managing Partner Rick Jones. “His tireless work ethic, commitment to customer service and infectious enthusiasm has been a major reason why Goldberg Jones is among the elite firms in the area.” Colin also has a keen eye for talented attorneys and has succeeded in assembling a team of attorneys who can effectively handle any family law matter presented. “Colin and his staff in Portland exemplify the purpose and goals of Goldberg Jones in representing husbands and fathers.”. Colin considers himself to be highly strategic in his approach to family law. He notes “there are very few events in life as important as a Divorce or custody matter.” “I believe that experience and compassion are essential traits for an attorney. However, it is aggressive, proactive advocacy that distinguishes us in our efforts to obtain the best results possible for our clients.”. Spending time with his wife and two children consumes all of Colin’s free time. He strongly supports their academic and athletic interests, coaching competitive soccer for both children. Colin exemplifies our firm’s client centered approach when he says “I believe there is nothing more important than having the opportunity to be involved in your children’s lives on a regular basis. This continued involvement is why I am so passionate in the practice of family law.”

TThomas was born in Las Vegas, NV and was raised in Boulder City, NV. He studied Political Science at Southern Utah University. After graduating from SUU, Thomas worked as a Legislative Assistant at the Utah State Capital in Salt Lake City, Utah. He worked on legislation concerning immunization requirements, education, and child safety which ultimately inspired Thomas to work in family law and issues surrounding children.. Thomas attended law school at Willamette University College of Law in Salem, Oregon. During law school, he worked in a variety of clerkships handling child support, restraining orders, and estate planning. Since law school, Thomas has had the privilege to Clerk for the Honorable Beth A. Allen at the Multnomah County Courthouse and has been practicing family law exclusively since 2020.. As a member of the Multnomah County Bar Association, Young Lawyer’s Division Service to the Public Committee, Thomas gives back to his community by providing educational resources about the legal system to underrepresented and under privileged communities. Thomas prides his work in community service. He also offers pro bono services to minor children who require representation in dissolution or custody and parenting time disputes.. When Thomas is not in the office or advocating in the courtroom, he enjoys cheering on the Seahawks, Trailblazers, and Las Vegas Knights during their respected seasons, watching competition reality television shows, and playing volleyball in a competitive club league. Thomas also enjoys spending time with friends and family, reading a good book, and trying out new and different brands of wine.

Tate Justesen has worked in family law for many years, and is based in Multnomah County, where he gained valuable experience in the practice of family law and clients' needs, including issues such as divorce/separation, custody, parenting time, spousal support and assets division.. While he is based in Multnomah County, Tate handles cases in multiple counties throughout Oregon, including Washington and Clackamas Counties. Tate also has experience in environmental law issues from his work on federal grazing rights issues for the Western Resources Legal Center.. Originally from rural Central Oregon (near the rafting & fishing town of Maupin), Tate has a great appreciation for the outdoors. Tate has participated in the Clackamas River Clean-Up (Down the River Clean-up), an activity that gives back to the community through trash clean-up on a stretch of river heavily used by the Portland-Metro community. Tate is a graduate of the Ford Foundation community leadership program and was involved in restoration efforts at the Sherman County, Oregon fairgrounds, in addition to community leadership training. Tate has found a way to combine his devotion to community service with his love of the outdoors by participating as a volunteer whitewater raft guide during the Splash For Pink breast cancer fundraiser in Maupin, Oregon (held annually in June).  Tate has participated in the Hood to Coast race and looks forward to continuing his involvement in other community running events, such as the Gorgeous Relay.

Professional Experience: Sandy externed for the Honorable Susan Svetkey, who introduced her to the exciting world of family law practice. Sandy also clerked for the Juvenile Rights Project, where she represented minor children in delinquency proceedings. Sandy participated in the Domestic Violence Clinic during law school, where she represented survivors of domestic violence.. Professional Activities: Sandy is a member of the Oregon State Bar and the Oregon State Bar Family Law Section.  Sandy has volunteered with the Stop Violence Against Women Project of the Lane County Legal Aid and Advocacy Center.. Interests: Hiking, camping, canoeing, and running.

Laurel joined Stahancyk, Kent & Hook in 1999 and was elected a shareholder in 2004. Stahancyk Kent & Hook transitioned to SKH Family Law and Estate Planning in 2024 where Laurel remains as a senior litigator. Laurel litigates family law cases throughout the states of Oregon and Washington, successfully representing clients in all matters relating to family law, which can include: divorce, legal separation, domestic partnership, modification of spousal support and child support, prenuptial agreements, and cohabitation agreements. Laurel is most recognized for her complex financial and business interest cases as well as high-conflict, custody parenting time matters and modifications. Laurel also works closely with the estate-planning department to provide comprehensive legal counsel before, during, and after the divorce process.

Jody Stahancyk has earned the reputation as a strong woman and a formidable opponent in the courtroom who all the while has a generous heart and is a pillar of her community. Jody Stahancyk founded the family law firm in 1987 after a decade of legal work. She began her legal practice in 1973 as a Multnomah County Deputy District Attorney where she successfully prosecuted for 6 years. In 1979 she was appointed as the Referee (Pro-tem Judge) for the Multnomah County Juvenile Court where she sat until 1982. After this appointment she spent a year as an Assistant Oregon Attorney General in the Consumer Protection Division. From 1983 until she began private practice in 1986, Jody was a full time mother and wife.|Since 1986, Jody has led her firm in making innovative and creative advances in the area of family law. She prides herself on creative solutions to difficult problems in every area of her work. Today, Stahancyk, Kent, Johnson & Hook has grown to over sixteen attorneys and fifty support staff with offices in Portland, Bend, Prineville and Astoria, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington. SKJ&H is one of the leading family law firms in the Northwest. Jody Stahancyk’s practice emphasis is complex asset divorces.. Professional Activities: Jody is a member of the Oregon State Bar as well as a member of multiple local bars where she has served on various committees. Jody regularly lectures at continuing legal education seminars as well as being a guest lecturer at various Oregon colleges and Law Schools.Community Activities: Jody is currently on the boards of the Children’s Relief Nursery and Child Centered Solutions and has previously served on the boards of the Perry Center, Boys and Girls Club, Children’s Charity Ball, Lutheran Family Services and as a Trustee of Linfield College. Jody particularly enjoys feeding the Lincoln High School Football Team pre-game mac and cheese at the Portland Office and working with the SKJ&H High School Intern Program which includes twenty-five high school students. The SKJ&H Student Interns polish their skills in work ethic, presentation, etiquette, problem solving and creative business thinking. They also spearhead a variety of community projects including volunteering at the Children’s Relief Nursery. In 2005, the SKJ&H Student Interns produced a short film titled The Firm which they published and distributed on DVD.In 2006, Stahancyk, Kent, Johnson & Hook was honored with the 2005 Better Business Bureau Large Business of the Year Award for overall excellence in Integrity, Community Service, Community Involvement, and Innovative Business Practices. SKJ&H is the first law firm to win this prestigious award. Jody and her husband, John Crawford, and their children Seth and Kate attend Trinity Episcopal Church.

I have been practicing exclusively family law since 2008, when I graduated from Lewis and Clark Law School. My focus is centered entirely on divorce, custody, support matters, domestic violence, and asset and debt distribution. My practice is located in Downtown Portland, but I have open cases in counties across the State of Oregon.

David Eder is here to advocate for you. He has been recognized locally and nationally as one of the top trial attorneys in Oregon and Washington. Whether guiding a grieving family through wrongful death litigation, forcing an insurance company to fully compensate an injured client, or negotiating reductions of medical debts with providers, David is willing to work around the clock. David is an experienced trial lawyer that prepares every case like it will go to trial. He works tirelessly and effectively on behalf of his clients, and the results are obvious. If you or a loved one has experienced a motor vehicle accident, wrongful death, defective product that caused a major/catastrophic injury, major medical malpractice issue, dog bite or slip and fall injury, give him a call.. David has been a Super Lawyer by national publications as well as one of the top 10 trial lawyers in the country. Early in his career, in 2010-2012, David was named one of the top 25 lawyers in the State of Oregon under the age of 40. Also in 2011, David was invited to teach a course on jury selection at the National Advocacy Center after receiving the top grade in an intensive course for prosecutors from around the country. David speaks annually as a guest lecturer at the University of Oregon and Lewis & Clark law schools on the topics of cross-examination and trial practice.. Before joining Thuemmel, Uhle & Eder, David was an Assistant City Attorney with the City of Beaverton. David’s prosecution experience included handling thousands of vehicle-related cases including D.U.I.I. cases, traffic crimes/violations as well as civil litigation and major crimes work. David’s specialized knowledge of the vehicle code and litigation experience have been invaluable in criminal and civil cases. David has achieved significant verdicts and settlements on personal injury cases which has resulted in other personal injury lawyers requesting that he handle their trials as well. He has tried over 100 jury trials and has substantial experience in arbitration, mediation, negotiations and trial work. David is dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation to those in need.. In his free time, David enjoys cooking, running and spending time with his wife and two children.. Professionally:. David was the chair of the Oregon New Lawyers Division in 2013. In 2010, he developed a program to help underemployed and unemployed lawyers receive training from nonprofit organizations. This program helped lawyers get valuable experience, often resulting in a full-time position. The program was recognized by the American Bar Association where it was named Young Lawyer Section Program of the Year as the best program in the country.. More information about David and the firm partners can be found at

Called "The Professor" within the halls of Goldberg Jones, Brad brings a strong analytical ability to each case that considers not only what a court should do legally but also what the court will likely do practically.  While these two things should be very similar, that is not always the case and it is important that a family law litigator recognize the difference.. “You have to be willing to change gears in any case,” says Brad. “Each case requires a different approach, and during a case, as the case changes, so should your approach. I try to create game plans with clients that address their needs. There are certainly cases where the best results will come by being aggressive early, but there are other cases where finesse is a better route - the key is in knowing the difference.”. Brad is experienced in all phases of litigation including Depositions, negotiation and Trial.. Brad is very active in his free time competing in dodgeball, kickball, softball and raising his two young children.

As a family law attorney, I strive to make the often harrowing experiences associated with family law as effortless as possible for my clients, and for their families. I recognize the emotional drain and complexities involved with family related matters. I am committed to assisting my clients through this difficult time, not only as an advisor and an advocate, but also as a cheerleader, a soothing voice, and even a friend. To be able to help my clients through this difficult period, to show them that their lives are not over, that their children will continue to thrive, particularly with their continued love and support, these are the things that drive me in my family law practice.. As an immigration attorney, I find immense satisfaction in helping good people to navigate through what can often appear to be an extremely frustrating and time consuming process.  Through advice, education and guidance, it is my privilege to help to empower individuals and families as they confront, and often find success within, a system which I strive to make a bit less daunting.

Arthur graduated from Pitzer College in Claremont, California with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History. After studying towards a MA in History for a short while in Long Beach, he moved to Oregon where he received his Juris Doctorate from Willamette University College of Law in Salem, Oregon.. Before joining SK&H as an associate, Arthur worked as a Staff Attorney for St. Andrew Legal Clinic, providing legal representation in the areas of domestic relations, adoption, and estate planning. Prior to working at St. Andrew's, he worked as an associate with Ridehalgh & Associates, LLC.. Arthur has volunteered for the Multnomah County Volunteer Lawyer's Project and continues to be active as a fundraiser and volunteer for St. Andrew's Legal Clinic.. He enjoys collecting various cultural kitsch items and reading military history and other history books.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Portland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Portland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Portland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Portland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Portland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Portland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Portland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Portland and surrounding areas.