Phoenix Family Lawyers

Benjamin Ybarra, Attorney at Law is a general practice that serves the Portland metropolitan area. I work with individuals and businesses in a variety of transactional areas and legal disputes.

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...

Third generation Oregonian; Lewis & Clark College BA and U of O JD; Practicing since 1981: Debt issues, Estates and Probate; Municipal Judge for over 15 years

As of 2020, Michele is no longer engaged in the active practice of law.

A civil law arbitrator and mediator with a focus on business and real estate law, Michele is a graduate of New York Law School and Syracuse University where she graduated with performance honors in music and education, with masters work in theater.

Michele believes our lives and work should be conducted with professionalism and mutual respect.

Upon graduating law school, Michele began work at Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson (now Fried Frank) a top tier international law firm, working in their NY office as an associate in...

Wendy’s practice includes dissolution of marriage proceedings, legal separations, modifications of child custody, child support and spousal support, and contempt and enforcement proceedings. Wendy’s practice also includes probate administration, estate planning, and protective proceedings.

Laura is currently serving as the Municipal Court Judge for the City of Elgin. She has been an attorney for 20 years, having graduated from J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University in 1998. She is admitted to practice law in Oregon, Arizona, and Utah, as well as 9 federal jurisdictions, including the United States Supreme Court Bar and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Laura has extensive trial and motion practice at all levels, including federal, state, county, and city courts. She has been both a prosecutor and a criminal defense attorney, and...

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.

As a family lawyer, Laura Gardner uses her experience handling a wide range of matters to advocate for the best interests of both children and parents. Primarily, Lauren offers legal representation for families during child custody disputes, helping parents attain the sole or joint custody arrangement they need.
Laura understands that a custody battle is one of the most life-altering challenges a family can face. When the preservation of a child’s best interests hinges on the outcome of a custody battle, Laura works for that outcome as though she were fighting for her own child.
Laura also provides counsel and legal advocacy...

Maurice became an attorney to make significant contributions to the betterment of peoples’ lives. He has worked in family law for many years, in the areas of divorce, adoption and guardianship. He is a compassionate attorney who seeks to reduce outward conflict and put families on the most solid footing possible both during and after their cases. Maurice helps clients focus on solutions to the issues at hand while respecting that most parties will need to work cooperatively into the future. You can reach Maurice at (503) 410-7109 or maurice@cassidyheym.com

A graduate of University of Oregon School of law, George A. McCoy, is a native to the Portland area and specializes in personal injury law. Mr. McCoy handles a variety of personal injury cases including: motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, police brutality, wrongful death, and medical malpractice. Mr. McCoy is licensed in both Oregon and Washington. Mr. McCoy currently lives in southwest Washington with his wife and their 4 children.

Jason Heym, J.D., M.B.A.

Please call (503)- 410-7109 or visit our website www.cassidyheym.com

After working with one of the most respected family law firms in Portland for 14 years, Jason has decided to focus on serving the needs of the local community. Jason specializes in all aspects of family law, including divorce, custody, modifications, child and spousal support. With his extensive experience and education, Jason is uniquely qualified to handle complex litigation when necessary, while recognizing that the best outcome may be achieved outside the courtroom. Jason thoroughly educates his clients and forms a knowledgeable team to help them achieve their...

Sarah Bond received her law degree from Boalt Hall, University of California, Berkeley (2001 through 2004). Upon admission to Boalt Hall, Sarah was awarded the Berkeley Law Foundation, Phoenix Fellowship. After her first year of law school, Sarah served as a summer associate at the East Bay Community Law Center. After her second year of law school, Sarah served as a summer associate with Morrison and Foerster, San Francisco (offer for employment upon graduation was extended). During her third year of law school, Sarah Bond served as co-editor in chief of the African American Law and...

I became involved in my first family law case when a then current client wanted a divorce that required the division of the family enterprise and substantial assets acquired during the marriage. Later, as more family law cases came along, I realized that I enjoy working with opposing counsel who are often open to reasonable dialog and reasonable outcomes. What a nice thing that is. I am occasionally asked by courts to represent children in high conflict divorce and custody cases without pay. I do that for the children. They didn't make their parents' mess and are usually...

David N. Hobson, Jr. has practiced family law since 1985. He appears in the Oregon Circuit Courts, Court of Appeals and Oregon Supreme Court as well as in Administrative Law Proceedings. Mr. Hobson, Jr. is certified by the Oregon Supreme Court as a Reference Judge for Family Law Cases in Washington County and he is certified by the Oregon Court of Appeals as an Appellate Settlement Conference Mediator. David has been a member of the Washington County Arbitration Panel for more than 15 years. David was raised in Portland, Oregon and graduated from Jesuit High School in Beaverton in 1977. He...

Jordan was a judicial clerk for the Honorable Roger J. DeHoog of the Oregon Court of Appeals and previously clerked for the Honorable Barbara A. Madsen of the Washington Supreme Court. As a judicial clerk at the appellate level, she had the opportunity to work on a variety of cases, including those addressing criminal, family, and juvenile law.

During law school, Jordan worked as an appellate intern at the Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office appearing in court on behalf of the State of Washington. She also worked at a Seattle-based domestic violence agency.

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.

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.

Jessica values the preservation of familial relationships for the sake of family unity and ensuring simplicity in future dispute resolutions. She understands that each family is different, and is committed to working toward solutions that best fit the needs of you and your family.

With experience planning and administering Oregon estates of all sizes, I am a firm believer that quality representation can be both comprehensive and affordable. Consideration for each client's unique financial, family, and health interests is the key to determining the best way to protect those interests. I work closely with each of my clients to ensure their needs come first, whether preparing a will or assisting after the death of a loved one. I am committed to providing my clients with experienced representation that is personalized and affordable for everyone. Services Provided: - Probate - Wills - Trusts - Tax & Estate...

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.

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

I am an attorney licensed to practice law in both Oregon state courts as well as the federal district court here in Portland. I received my undergraduate degree from Marylhurst University located just outside of Portland. I obtained my Juris Doctorate from Willamette College of Law in Salem in 2007 and moved back to Portland to practice law. I am originally from Michigan, but I have lived in Oregon for more than a decade and never plan on returning to the Midwest (except for a vacation). In the recent past, I have practiced in the areas of civil litigation, contract law,...

I have been serving clients in Northeast Oregon for 16 years. I mostly practice in Union, Baker, Wallowa, Grant and Umatilla Counties. For a better idea of what I do and how I can help you, please review my website.

Family law is all I do. I have served Western Oregon since 1981 specializing in this field of practice at every level of the Oregon State court system. Most lawyers practice in a variety of fields of law. As a result, it is very difficult for them to keep fully informed about the law in any single area of practice. By limiting my practice to Family Law only, I enjoy the luxury of being able to dedicate all of my time toward maximizing my knowledge and expertise in Family Law. I personally summarize and catalog all of the rulings from the...

Professional Experience: Fred has over a decade of legal experience. After passing the bar in 2007, he clerked for Judge Herndon in Clackamas County Circuit Court. Fred moved to Bend and joined Stahancyk, Kent & Hook in 2010 and in 2019 was elected a shareholder with the firm. In 2024 he joined Phillips Traylor Myers Goodin & Schroeder as a partner. Professional Activities: Fred is an active member of the Oregon State Bar, the Deschutes County Bar Association, and the Jefferson/Crook County Bar Association. Community Involvement: Fred has been an active volunteer in the community coaching youth sports and...

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.