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Jay Bodzin

Jay Bodzin

9.4

Superb

Experience 3.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 4.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 45% Family
    5 years
  • 15% Bankruptcy / Chapter 7
    3 years
  • 10% Domestic Violence
    5 years
  • 10% Child Custody
    5 years
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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Hourly ($50-$200/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information

  • Northwest Law Office
    2075 SW First Avenue.
    Ste. 2J
    Portland, OR 97201
    Office: 503-227-0965
    Fax: 503-345-0926
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Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

Photos (1)

Videos (0)

Jay Bodzin was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and moved to Oregon in 1998 to attend Reed College . He graduated in 2002 with a B.A. in Political Science,... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Extremely Knowledgeable and Morally Sound”

Posted by: Wesley, 4 months ago.

Client Review: Family complications occurred and I felt the need to consult an attorney. Jay provided exactly the information I needed with an understanding of the... more
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5 star rating

“Great attortney”

Posted by: MissChristinaJ, 4 months ago.

Client Review: Jay answered my questions within the hour on a Saturday and was thorough and complete in his answers. I truly needed some answers and he was there. I... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

32 endorsements


Robert Lloyd Mauger Jr

Having seen Mr. Bodzin answer numerous questions on Avvo, I sought out his advice for a client's family law issue. I got a prompt and through answer.... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Robert Mauger , Corvallis (OR), About 1 month ago
Jeffrey R Caffee

Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.

Endorsement from lawyer: Jeffrey Caffee , Auburn (WA), 2 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

5 years since Jay Bodzin was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Oregon Active 2008 04/21/2013

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Family Law Facilitator at Washington County Courthouse 2005–2008
Senior Nuclear Reactor Operator at Reed Reactor Facility 1999–2003

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Northwestern School of Law at Lewis & Clark J.D. 2007
Reed College Political Science B.A. 2002

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Pro Bono Certificate of Appreciation Oregon State Bar 2007
Pro Bono Certificate of Appreciation Oregon State Bar 2006

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Chairman Oregon State Bar Pro Bono Committee 2011–2012

Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 19
Answers: 2,879 Legal Answers
140 Best Answers - chosen by asker
2,055 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
489 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 5 Legal Guides
0 Staff Picks
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Publications

Article Publication Date
The Modern Attack on Reproductive Rights The Good Men Project 2012