Divorce & Separation Lawyers near ZIP 97239 | 11 within 2 miles

11 Divorce & Separation lawyers are within 2 miles of ZIP code 97239 in Portland, Oregon, listed closest first, including CJ Graves, Herb Weisser, William Valent, and Anna Friedhoff. Lawyers rated on this page have an average Avvo rating of 4.6/5. 3 of them are in ZIP 97239 itself.
№ 1 Divorce & Separation ZIP 97239
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.6 out of 5

CJ Graves

Firm: C.J. Graves
Graves & Swanson , Portland , Oregon 97239
📍 In ZIP 97239
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
C.J. brings a deliberate focus to listening and understanding his client’s goals and concerns. Recognizing that clients seek counsel for a myriad of reasons, he works through each situation uniquely. He advocates for and reassure his clients, addresses their financial concerns, and protects their interests. C.J. recently received his Juris Doctor from Northwestern School of Law at Lewis & Clark, where he earned academic honors. Prior to that, he received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Portland, with a double major in English and Psychology. When he’s not working, you’ll often find him running trails throughout Portland, working out at the gym, exploring new restaurants, or indulging in his two vices: drinking coffee at one of the local coffee roasters and reading a book from his wide-ranging collection.
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“Extremely knowledgeable, compassionate, and truly working to make a difference in this world. I woul…”
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“CJ is smart, well versed in the law, and an all around excellent attorney. He is accessible and committed to his clients, and works diligently and consistently to win just and equi…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Herb Weisser

Firm: Herb Weisser, P.C.
4504 S. Corbett Avenue #200 , Portland , Oregon 97239
📍 In ZIP 97239
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
For the average person, trying to understand and deal with family law those issues can often be overwhelming and confusing. It is important to work with an experienced family law attorney; someone who can provide you with the information and support you need to make the right choices. I limit my practice to family law matters, and have years of experience dealing with many complicated issues. My assistant and I have worked as a team since 1990, and work to ensure that our clients have the support and information they need to navigate through the process.
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“…decrease dramatically during this difficult process. I cannot recommend him highly enough!”
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“Herb is a knowledgeable family law attorney. I heartily endorse him.”
TOP 5 Divorce & Separation ZIP 97239
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.2 out of 5

William Valent

6500 SW Macadam Ave Ste 300 , Portland , Oregon 97239
📍 In ZIP 97239
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
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“Horrible work ethic, poor follow though. Played mind games to prolong a custody battle. Has his o…”
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“Bill and I represented different parties in a custody dispute involving multiple issues and actively-developing areas of the law. That case settled and the parties are the better f…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5

Anna Friedhoff

Firm: SKH Family Law & Estate Planning
2400 SW 4th Ave , Portland , Oregon 97201
📍 About 1.3 mi from ZIP 97239
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
Anna Friedhoff is a Shareholder at SKH Family Law & Estate Planning where she is a litigator who specializes in complex family law matters. She has been recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers for the past seven consecutive years and has also been named to the Top 10 under 40 list by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys. Anna graduated from the University of Oregon School of Law and received her undergraduate degree, magna cum laude, from Gonzaga University. While at Gonzaga, Anna played four years of NCAA Division I Women’s Golf. She is a St. Mary’s Academy alumna, and she currently resides in the Laurelhurst neighborhood. Anna is a native Portlander who remains actively involved in her community through her Board work with the University Club of Portland and her volunteerism with the Multnomah Athletic Foundation.
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“I have worked with many attorneys over the years, but Anna is one of the best at representing her cl…”
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“I wholeheartedly endorse Anna. She's passionate, caring, and a good person to clients and colleagues alike. -Robert Percin, Esq.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.7 out of 5

Bradford Miller

Firm: SKH Family Law & Estate Planning, P.C.
2400 SW 4th Avenue , Portland , Oregon 97201
📍 About 1.3 mi from ZIP 97239
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
Brad began working for SKH as a law clerk. While in law school, Brad also worked for a law firm specializing in taxation, estate planning, and business transactions and clerked for the Honorable Dennis Hubel, a federal magistrate judge in Portland.. Realizing that his passion lay in family law, Brad returned to SKH and continued to work part-time during the school year, through his bar passage. Brad was the primary attorney with Senior Shareholder Jody Stahancyk, dealing with all matters related to family law and complex asset divorces. In March 2012, Brad was elected as a Shareholder of the firm and he works primarily from Portland, but also frequently travels throughout the state, specializing in high asset and complex business dissolution cases.. Having learned the value of good planning, Brad has made the drafting and negotiation of prenuptial and postnuptial agreements (as well as litigation about the same in divorces) a focus of his practice and has authored several newsletter articles and CLE presentations to other attorneys on the subjects.. Brad is a zealous advocate who believes that creative solutions, not cookie-cutter approaches, are the key to efficient and mutually-beneficial resolutions.
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Avvo Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5

Laurel Hook

Firm: SKH Family Law and Estate Planning
2400 SW 4th Avenue , Portland , Oregon 97201
📍 About 1.3 mi from ZIP 97239
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation
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.
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“My husband and I recently found our selves in an impossible post-divorce situation. From the first contact we met with Stahancyk, Kent & Hook the care we got was not only first cla…”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 4.5 out of 5

Robert Scherzer

Firm: Scherzer Strom
1300 SW 6th avenue , Portland , Oregon 97201
📍 About 1.3 mi from ZIP 97239
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
Calm and clear-sighted, Robert T. Scherzer is an expert divorce attorney with thirty years of experience in family law. Keen negotiating skills are a hallmark of Robert's practice. Robert is renown for efficient, strategic management of financially complex and contested divorce. Robert is a formidable advocate for his clients.. A native Oregonian and avid Ducks fan, Robert enjoys contemporary and classic literature, film, northwest artists, 50's and 60's rhythm & blues, and great food. Robert practices yoga and is grateful for balance in his life which he joyfully shares with his wife, their young labra-doodle, and a large extended family.
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Avvo Rating: Rated 4.5 out of 5

Saville Easley

Firm: Easley Family Law, LLC
1500 SW First Avenue , Portland , Oregon 97201
📍 About 1.3 mi from ZIP 97239
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
Perspective can be difficult to maintain during a divorce. Matters involving divorce, custody, visitation and property division can involve strong emotions. At this highly emotional time, you need to have the confidence, security and knowledge to make crucial decisions about the future and feel as protected as possible. Saville is a skilled professional and compassionate advocate who will work to explain the rights and obligations of her clients and protect their interests during this difficult time. Saville is tenacious but calm, analytical yet creative. Saville merges these skills to help guide clients through difficult times to a place of calm they can't imagine while in the middle of a family crisis. If a case can be settled amicably, Saville will work towards that goal. If a settlement is unsuccessful, she will bring her years of experience as a litigator to pursue those objectives at trial.. Saville enjoys gardening, hiking, and travelling anywhere. From these pastimes, she gains perspective which helps her stay well-grounded as an advocate for clients. Her most important goal is to help her clients build a positive future.
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“Any attorney will earn experience with time, but few have an eye for creative problem-solving; Saville has both. She is by turns a commanding presence in the courtroom and a soft l…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.3 out of 5

Jody Stahancyk

Firm: Stahancyk, Kent & Hook, PC
2400 SW 4th Avenue , Portland , Oregon 97201
📍 About 1.3 mi from ZIP 97239
Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation, Estate Planning, Family, Divorce & Separation
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.
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Avvo Rating: Rated 4.2 out of 5

Courtney Bellio

Firm: Mckinley Irvin, PLLC
111 SW Columbia St , Portland , Oregon 97201
📍 About 1.3 mi from ZIP 97239
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
Placing high value on her relationships with her clients, Courtney happily adapts her communication style to accommodate their preferences and explains complicated legal matters in plain English.. "My clients can be as real with me as they want. I am here to listen without judgement and help them in every way I can.". Courtney is most gratified when she can advocate for people whose voices might not otherwise be heard in court. No matter what her clients are going through, Courtney ensures their positions are clearly heard and validated.. Originally from Colorado, Courtney moved to Portland to attend Lewis & Clark Law School and liked the area so much that she stayed. She enjoys Portland’s eclectic food scene, hiking, learning to play the guitar, and hanging out with her “Chiweenie,” a temperamental Chihuahua-Dachshund mix.
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Matthew Tellam

Firm: Stahancyk Kent & Hook PC
2400 SW 4th Ave , Portland , Oregon 97201
📍 About 1.3 mi from ZIP 97239
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
Matt joined SKH in August of 2019 as a new Law school graduate. During his summers in law school, he clerked for criminal defense attorneys Steven Houze and Jacob Houze in Portland, Oregon.. Matt was born and raised in Portland. He moved to Seattle, Washington to attend the University of Washington School of Law on an academic scholarship. At the University of Washington, Matt volunteered for the Child and Youth Advocacy Clinic, where he worked with children in the dependency system throughout the State of Washington, as well as homeless youth in Seattle’s University District. Prior to law school, Matt graduated from the University of Oregon where he received a B.S. in Political Science. Before attending law school, Matt worked for Pacific Continental Bank and Capital Pacific Bank in Portland.

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Lawbamba lists 3 Divorce & Separation lawyers in ZIP 97239, Portland. 3 have Avvo client reviews, averaging 4.4/5 across 21 reviews. The highest Avvo rating (with at least 3 reviews) is CJ Graves, at 4.6/5 from 9 reviews. Browse all Divorce & Separation lawyers in Portland. You can also browse all Divorce & Separation lawyers in Oregon.

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Across 21 Avvo client reviews, Divorce & Separation lawyers in Portland average 4.4 out of 5.
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Among lawyers with at least 3 Avvo client reviews, CJ Graves has the highest rating: 4.6 out of 5 from 9 reviews.

Legal data around ZIP 97239 (Portland)

Public records from federal agencies for the area around this ZIP code. Distances are from the ZIP's center.

  • Within 3 miles of ZIP 97239, 54 fatal crashes killed 58 people from 2019 to 2024, 21 of them involving a pedestrian death; the road with the most was SR-99 ODOT 81 (4).
  • Employers within 3 miles reported 4 severe work injuries to OSHA since 2015, 1 of them amputations; the latest was on Jul 13, 2025 at Dept. of Homeland Security FPS.
  • Workplace safety inspectors opened 123 inspections at workplaces in ZIP 97239 since 2015; 54 found violations, with $86,129 in current penalties.
  • Nearest nursing homes: Mirabella Portland (1.2 mi, 5★, 8 citations); Avamere Crestview of Portland (1.3 mi, 4★, 57 citations); Marquis Autumn Hills Memory Care (2.4 mi, 5★, 15 citations).
  • Consumers in ZIP codes starting 972 filed 5,196 complaints with the CFPB in the last 12 months, including 439 about debt collection.
  • The nearest federal court hearing mass tort or class litigation is the Western District of Washington in Seattle (about 150 miles), with 2 MDLs, the largest Amazon Tariff.

For the wider area, see Multnomah County crash statistics.

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