Jordan Valley Divorce Lawyers

Jacy excels at high-asset divorce and high-conflict child custody cases, involving multiple retirement accounts, complex expert witness issues, and voluminous discovery.

Lauren Barnhart was always fascinated with “the rules.” She believes that rules create predictability and clarity, and apply to everyone equally. It was this fascination with rules that led Lauren to become an attorney. As an attorney, Lauren helps families navigate through what can be the most difficult time of their lives-divorce. She works to develop a relationship with her clients and demonstrate that their case genuinely matters. Lauren was born and raised in Tacoma, Washington, and was a member in the Tacoma Youth Symphony where she performed at Carnegie Hall. When Lauren is not assisting...

Krista Mancuso feels honored to help people through difficult events in their lives.

“Throughout my professional career, I have found great joy in working closely with people to make their situation better, whatever that meant to that person at that particular time.”

Krista understands that divorce comes with questions, unknown implications for the future, potential financial insecurity, and emotional exhaustion. While she can’t promise that the divorce process will be easy, she promises to provide caring and hands-on legal counsel. She says:

“I don’t wish the stress or pain of divorce on anyone, but know that if you find yourself going through one,...

Lillian Suelzle Watson became a lawyer in 2001. Lillian was born and raised in Gresham, Oregon and received her Associate's Degree from Mt. Hood Community College and her BA in Communications from Marylhurst University. She graduated from Northwestern School of Law at Lewis and Clark in December of 2000. Lillian is a member of the Oregon State Bar and the United States District Court in Oregon. She is also a member of the Multnomah Bar Association, (Family Law Estate, Planning and Debtor Creditor Sections), Oregon Association of Collaborative Professionals, Oregon Mediation Association and the Gresham Chamber of...

Sean Trimble is now working with OLRS. OLRS is a new business started by the innovators at Stahancyk Kent and Hook. With offices in Bend, Prineville and Astoria OLRS focuses exclusively on non-traditional legal services providing mediation and unbundled legal services. Unbundled services include support for clients representing themselves, litigation coaching and legal document support.

Teresa Foster is Partner in Charge at McKinley Irvin's Vancouver office. A former social worker, she is now regarded as one of the most skilled family law attorneys in Vancouver. Teresa is a knowledgeable and formidable advocate with exceptional courtroom skills who focuses her practice on complex divorce cases, especially those involving high net worth property division, complex child custody issues, international family law, relocation, third party custody, and unmarried couples. She has successfully litigated cases in both Washington and Oregon. Teresa believes in providing her clients with personalized and responsive service, keeping her clients informed on the status of...

Chamber Dorheim believes that, after a relationship ends, people are still family—just in a different form. She approaches her cases in a way that preserves that family connection where possible.
Chamber has practiced family law in Oregon for more than 13 years. She enjoys the varied challenges that family law brings. One day she might be helping people come up with a good plan for their children and the next she might be creatively resolving financial issues. Her practice includes divorce, separation, child custody, restraining orders, and modifications of support and visitation.
Chamber joined Gresham Family & Bankruptcy Law in June...

I am the President of Hillsboro Law Group PC, an Oregon law firm dedicated to helping clients find long-term solutions to difficult legal issues. My practice focuses on family law and wills, trusts, and estates.

Peter graduated from Gonzaga University School of Law in 1993, where he was a Thomas More Scholar and an associate editor of the Gonzaga Law Review. Following graduation, Peter worked for two years as a law clerk for the Honorable Edward Warren of the Oregon Court of Appeals. He then joined the law firm of Kennedy, King, and Zimmer. While at that firm, Peter worked on many different kinds of cases, including complex environmental litigation, business disputes, attorney and medical malpractice, appeals, and family law.

In 1998, Gary Zimmer asked Peter to join him in forming a new law firm, where...

Nathan Holtey has been practicing law for over ten years. Raised in Ashland, OR, Nathan attended Tufts University in Boston, MA, before coming back to Oregon and attending the University of Oregon School of Law. Nathan enjoys the practice of law and assisting clients with achieving excellent results. He focuses his practice on family law and criminal defense, and has handled every type of matter from 24 hour notice Restraining Order and Emergency Custody hearings to high asset divorces involving multiple businesses, spousal support, and complex property division.

Valuing his client relationships above all else, Jack Dekovich does everything in his power to find optimal solutions for their issues. Clients quickly perceive that he genuinely cares about them and are confident about his sound advice. Jack represents clients in all areas of family law and is a strong advocate in the courtroom. Although he continuously seeks alternative means to resolve disputes, he begins preparing for trial on day one and is immediately ready if litigation is ultimately required.

Serving clients in Northwest Oregon, including St. Helens, Scappoose, Rainier, Clatskanie, and Astoria, since 1976. I have always advocated with thoroughness, passion, and compassion, for fairness and justice for all.

Lesley V. Herring is a native of Louisiana who moved to Portland, Oregon in 2011. She completed her undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University in 2003 and obtained her Master’s Degree in Philosophy in 2005. Ms. Herring received her J.D. from Michigan State University in 2010. She has dedicated her legal practice to the areas of family law and estate planning. Ms. Herring takes a direct and pragmatic approach in advising her clients and developing solutions which fit their needs. She is a strong advocate for children’s rights.

Deanna Ballou Jensen has over 20 years of experience as a family law attorney. Much of her practice at this point involves complex cases in all areas of family law. As a result she goes toe-to-toe with some of the toughest attorneys in the state. Her first goal in any case is to find a way for both sides to reach a fair compromise with each other that is also in the best interests of the children, if children are involved. However, compromise is not always possible, and when it is necessary to try a case...

Licensed since 1997 to practice law in Oregon. Serving Hermiston, Pendleton, and surrounding areas since 1999.

Jeffrey K. Traylor is a divorce, child custody, and personal injury attorney located in Bend, Oregon. He graduated from Lewis and Clark School of Law in 2009. He has handled every aspect of both family law and personal injury cases from filing to trial. Jeff strives to provide professional, personal, and caring representation that clients need for the lowest cost possible. The firm's motto is "your family's lawyer" and that philosophy is taken very seriously. Jeff strives to be there when you need him, and to build a strong and ongoing relationship between attorney and client.

Courtney Bellio provides her clients sound legal advice with a warm and approachable demeanor. Placing high value on her relationships with her clients, she happily adapts her communication style to accommodate their preferences and explains complicated legal matters in plain English. No matter what her clients are going through, Courtney ensures their positions are clearly heard and validated.

Attorney Lindsay Soto in a native Oregonian and graduated in 1998 in the University of Oregon in Eugene, Oregon with BS Political Science. Lindsay then attended Howard University School of Law which he graduated Cum Laude in 2002 and started working for a small firm for 3 years. On 2005, he established his own law firm, The law office of Lindsay Soto which provides legal assistance in Salem Oregon which includes Family Law, Divorce and Juvenile Law. He also takes in child custody, child and spouse support cases, restraining orders and stalking cases.

Michael S. Evans has been licensed to practice law in Oregon since 1985. He has handled a wide range of family law cases, as well as many matters involving business litigation. His knowledge of family law and business law has given him a unique perspective on how to handle the financial aspects of family law matters. Mr. Evans also has extensive experience in interstate child custody disputes. He has presented on various topics to the legal community, including child support, property division, prenuptial agreements, and more. He has been featured in the Ask the Expert column in the Oregonian.

I graduated from Warner Pacific College, and then graduated in the top half of my class at Northwestern School of Law at Lewis and Clark College in 1992. I have practiced family law since early 1993, and have been at the same location, 150 SE 80th Avenue for over 20 years. My office is located in the historic Montavilla neighborhood of Southeast Portland, bordering on Northeast Portland and in the shadow of Mt. Tabor.

Joel Geelan has extensive experience representing clients in areas of estate planning, including wills, trusts, power of attorney, and advanced healthcare directives. In his work with family law clients, Joel handles divorce, custody, parenting time, child and spousal support, high asset division, move-away cases, grandparent and co-parent third party rights, and DHS-involved cases. He has litigated and settled numerous matters in each area. He specializes in resolving cases involving children and complex financial issues, such as valuing and dividing businesses, real estate, investments, and retirement accounts. Joel understands the complexities of family relationships. He endeavors to be an educator for...

Over 30 Years Serving Jackson County Risa L. Hall was raised on her family farm in Siskiyou County. Risa learned to ski on Mt. Ashland and attended Southern Oregon University where she obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in 2003. After graduating from Willamette University School of Law in Salem Oregon, Risa relocated to Southern Oregon to work as an associate for a Law Firm in Grants Pass for 5 years. She then relocated her law practice to the Rogue Valley where she has been helping families navigate through their legal matters for the past 27 years. She frequently enjoys the Southern...

Divorce and/or child custody conflicts with your spouse or partner will be one of the more stressful experiences of your life. As your attorney at Kramer & Associates, I will listen carefully to your concerns, and offer you practical and compassionate advise. I will work diligently to settle your case without subjecting you to needless litigation. However, if litigation becomes necessary, I will be your formidable courtroom advocate and ensure that you will not be bullied or taken advantage of by the other side.

My philosophy is always to be honest and direct with my clients...

Craig has been practicing in family law for over 20 years, working as an associate and partner in large family law firms in Portland and as a solo practitioner. Craig represents people going through divorce and custody proceedings as well as modifications of custody, parenting time, child support and spousal support. Craig provides cost effective and experienced legal assistance to those who are going through some of the most difficult times of their lives.

Raised in Brookings, Oregon, with degrees in Biology from Stanford and Cal State San Jose, law degree from Willamette University. Complex litigation, estate planning and administration, family and divorce law, real estate and business transactions. A team worker with clients, clients are kept informed and work closely with attorney in all phases. Prompt responses to phone and email communications.

Joel’s practice experience includes all aspects of family law; dissolution of marriage, unmarried custody and parenting time, custody modifications and enforcement, third party custody; guardianships and domestic violence.